As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Fry Cook in California is $40,590, equivalent to $20 per hour, $781 weekly, or $3,383 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Fry Cook in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Fry Cook in California vary widely, spanning from $32,631 to $49,629. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($36,424) and 75th percentile ($45,321), while top earners (90th percentile) make $49,629 per year. This $8,897 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Food Service, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, California Fry Cook often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 72 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Fry Cook job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Fry Cook Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Fry Cook Salary $32,631 CA May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Fry Cook Salary $36,424 CA May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Fry Cook Salary $40,590 CA May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Fry Cook Salary $45,321 CA May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Fry Cook Salary $49,629 CA May 18, 2021
25% $36,424 10% $32,631 90% $49,629 75% $45,321 $40,590 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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A chef is a trained professional cook who is proficient in all aspects of food preparation, often focusing on a particular cuisine. The word "chef" is derived from the term chef de cuisine (French pronunciation: ​[ʃɛf.də.kɥi.zin]), the director or head of a kitchen. Chefs can receive formal training from an institution, as well as by apprenticing with an experienced chef. There are different terms that use the word chef in their titles, and deal with specific areas of food preparation, such as the sous-chef, who acts as the second-in-command in a kitchen, or the chef de partie, who handles a ...

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $42,867 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $43,477 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $45,023 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $42,786 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $41,688 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $44,372 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $42,989 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $40,508 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $49,618 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $49,496 Date Updated May 18, 2021
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