Cooks, Fast Food pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for cooks, fast food is $17.74 an hour ($36,900 a year). About 9,220 people work in this job there.
That is 19% higher than the U.S. median ($30,890). Colorado ranks 9th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, fast food in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.37 | $31,970 |
| 25% of workers | $16.73 | $34,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.74 | $36,900 |
| 75% of workers | $18.74 | $38,990 |
| 90% of workers | $22.41 | $46,610 |
Cooks, Fast Food pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $38,530 | 4,220 |
| Colorado Springs | $36,560 | 1,340 |
| Boulder | $36,250 | 580 |
| Greeley | $35,840 | 360 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $35,230 | 960 |
| Pueblo | $34,180 | 340 |
| Grand Junction | $33,980 | 310 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 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 Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $36,270 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $41,600 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $38,960 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $42,500 |
| Bakers | $40,650 |
| Food Batchmakers | $44,900 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $47,490 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $42,450 |
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