Cooks, Fast Food pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for cooks, fast food is $14.40 an hour ($29,950 a year). About 12,520 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($30,890). Virginia ranks 28th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, fast food in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.18 | $27,400 |
| 25% of workers | $13.62 | $28,330 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.40 | $29,950 |
| 75% of workers | $16.62 | $34,570 |
| 90% of workers | $18.14 | $37,730 |
Cooks, Fast Food pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $33,970 | 0 |
| Richmond | $29,570 | 1,180 |
| Lynchburg | $29,290 | 310 |
| Roanoke | $29,160 | 0 |
| Harrisonburg | $28,680 | 190 |
| Winchester | $28,430 | 260 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $28,380 | 5,030 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $30,110 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,750 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $34,900 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $37,890 |
| Bakers | $34,430 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $31,200 |
| Food Batchmakers | $41,080 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $39,770 |
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