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Cooks (Fast Food) Salary in Alabama

Cooks (Fast Food) in Alabama earn a median of $27,870 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$27,870
vs. U.S. median
−10% ($30,890)
Rank among states
40 of 51
Jobs in the state
26,740

Pay range in Alabama

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,640; the top 10% earn over $34,170. Nationally the range is $22,580 to $42,910.

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Cooks (Fast Food) pay in Alabama

How much do cooks (fast food) make in Alabama?

The median is $27,870 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,640 and the top 10% earn over $34,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Alabama a good state for cooks (fast food)?

On pay alone it ranks 40 of 51 (−10% vs. the national median of $30,890). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses