Cooks, Fast Food pay in Birmingham
In Birmingham (AL), the median pay for cooks, fast food is $13.62 an hour ($28,320 a year). About 6,120 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($30,890). It is 2% higher than the Alabama median ($27,870).
Pay range for cooks, fast food in Birmingham (AL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.44 | $23,800 |
| 25% of workers | $12.70 | $26,410 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.62 | $28,320 |
| 75% of workers | $14.28 | $29,710 |
| 90% of workers | $16.66 | $34,650 |
Cooks, Fast Food pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $29,310 | 2,950 |
| Decatur | $28,480 | 920 |
| Birmingham (this page) | $28,320 | 6,120 |
| Tuscaloosa | $28,030 | 1,500 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $28,000 | 1,080 |
| Mobile | $27,700 | 1,970 |
| Montgomery | $27,650 | 2,130 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $27,120 | 1,220 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $26,820 | 900 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $26,410 | 820 |
| Dothan | $26,020 | 820 |
| Gadsden | $25,900 | 630 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cooks, fast food
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.6% over ten years, little or no change · about 86,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Birmingham (AL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,020 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $29,260 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $34,340 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $27,220 |
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