Cooks (Fast Food) Salary in District of Columbia
Cooks (Fast Food) in District of Columbia earn a median of $44,670 a year, +45% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,670
- vs. U.S. median
- +45% ($30,890)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,760
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,480; the top 10% earn over $51,260. Nationally the range is $22,580 to $42,910.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Cooks, Restaurant$46,130 median in District of Columbia
- Food Preparation Workers$39,600 median in District of Columbia
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$48,760 median in District of Columbia
- Cooks, Short Order$42,450 median in District of Columbia
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$45,450 median in District of Columbia
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$37,430 median in District of Columbia
Cooks (Fast Food) pay in District of Columbia
How much do cooks (fast food) make in District of Columbia?
The median is $44,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,480 and the top 10% earn over $51,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for cooks (fast food)?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+45% vs. the national median of $30,890). Living costs are not included.