Cooks, Fast Food Salary in Charlottesville, VA - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Charlottesville, VA)

$16,723

vs National

-0.3%

National: $16,765

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$16,607

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$16,723

-0.3% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$16,765

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Cooks, Fast Food in Charlottesville, VA earns $16,723 in nominal terms, which is 0.3% below the national average of $16,765. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $16,607 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Charlottesville, VA

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
MUY PIZZA SOUTHEAST LLC	$16,744	173

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Cooks, Fast Food make in Charlottesville, VA?

The median Cooks, Fast Food salary in Charlottesville, VA is $16,723 based on 8 DOL filings.

Is Charlottesville, VA a good place to work as a Cooks, Fast Food?

A Cooks, Fast Food in Charlottesville, VA earns 0.3% less than the national median of $16,765, or $16,607 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.