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Cooks (Fast Food) Salary in Georgia

Cooks (Fast Food) in Georgia earn a median of $26,940 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$26,940
vs. U.S. median
−13% ($30,890)
Rank among states
45 of 51
Jobs in the state
12,940

Pay range in Georgia

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $20,800; the top 10% earn over $36,810. Nationally the range is $22,580 to $42,910.

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Cooks (Fast Food) pay in Georgia

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

The median is $26,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $20,800 and the top 10% earn over $36,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.

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

On pay alone it ranks 45 of 51 (−13% 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