Cooks (Fast Food) Salary in Connecticut
Cooks (Fast Food) in Connecticut earn a median of $34,980 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $34,980
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($30,890)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,630
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,010; the top 10% earn over $42,640. Nationally the range is $22,580 to $42,910.
States ranked near Connecticut
Similar jobs in Connecticut
- Cooks, Restaurant$39,480 median in Connecticut
- Food Preparation Workers$36,650 median in Connecticut
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$44,570 median in Connecticut
- Cooks, Short Order$42,450 median in Connecticut
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$46,120 median in Connecticut
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$35,380 median in Connecticut
Cooks (Fast Food) pay in Connecticut
How much do cooks (fast food) make in Connecticut?
The median is $34,980 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,010 and the top 10% earn over $42,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for cooks (fast food)?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 51 (+13% vs. the national median of $30,890). Living costs are not included.