Cooks, Fast Food Salary in New York - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (New York)

$26,614

vs National

+58.7%

National: $16,765

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$21,274

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$26,614

+58.7% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$16,765

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Cooks, Fast Food in New York earns $26,614 in nominal terms, which is 58.7% above the national average of $16,765. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $21,274 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in New York

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
AFC EMPIRE RESTAURANT INC.	$32,552	1
BROADWAY FRUIT MARKET, LLC	$20,675	1
605 Middle Neck Corp	N/A	1
BISTROBURGER	N/A	2
JUSTA CORP. DBA BURGER KING	N/A	1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Cooks, Fast Food make in New York?

The median Cooks, Fast Food salary in New York is $26,614 based on 2 DOL filings.

Is New York a good place to work as a Cooks, Fast Food?

A Cooks, Fast Food in New York earns 58.7% more than the national median of $16,765, or $21,274 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.