Fast food cooks
Average salary data for Fast food cooks in Australia based on ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey (May 2025).
Source: ABS 6306.0 Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025
Average Salary
$22,000
per year
Median Salary
$21,000
Demand Level
Moderate
💼 Salary by Experience
Estimated based on national median. Actual figures vary by employer and location.
Entry Level
0-2 years
$14,500
10th percentile
Mid Level
3-7 years
$22,000
50th percentile
Senior Level
8+ years
$31,000
90th percentile
📍 Salary by State
⚠️ State figures are estimates derived from national averages using regional cost-of-living adjustments. They are not sourced directly from state-level ABS data.
| State | Average Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| WA | $24,000 | +9.1% |
| ACT | $24,000 | +9.1% |
| NSW | $23,000 | +4.5% |
| VIC | $22,500 | +2.3% |
| NT | $22,500 | +2.3% |
| QLD | $21,000 | -4.5% |
| SA | $20,500 | -6.8% |
| TAS | $19,500 | -11.4% |
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