Cooks, Fast Food pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for cooks, fast food is $16.82 an hour ($34,980 a year). About 3,630 people work in this job there.
That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($30,890). Connecticut ranks 13th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, fast food in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.35 | $34,010 |
| 25% of workers | $16.35 | $34,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.82 | $34,980 |
| 75% of workers | $17.40 | $36,180 |
| 90% of workers | $20.50 | $42,640 |
Cooks, Fast Food pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $35,810 | 790 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $34,880 | 1,330 |
| New Haven | $34,850 | 720 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $34,180 | 320 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $35,380 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $39,480 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $36,650 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $46,120 |
| Bakers | $36,460 |
| Food Batchmakers | $39,110 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $44,570 |
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