Cooks, Fast Food pay in Kansas
In Kansas, the median pay for cooks, fast food is $13.77 an hour ($28,640 a year). About 1,610 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($30,890). Kansas ranks 36th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, fast food in Kansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.81 | $22,480 |
| 25% of workers | $11.79 | $24,520 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.77 | $28,640 |
| 75% of workers | $16.43 | $34,170 |
| 90% of workers | $18.60 | $38,680 |
Cooks, Fast Food pay in Kansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | $29,700 | 110 |
| Topeka | $26,680 | 170 |
| Wichita | $25,580 | 390 |
Kansas unemployment rate: 3.8% (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 Kansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,580 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $35,130 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $30,280 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $31,950 |
| Food Batchmakers | $42,850 |
| Bakers | $34,300 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $37,320 |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | $45,850 |
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