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Food Prep salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 3 open job postings for Food Prep roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Food Prep postings in California

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast MemberCEC Entertainment · Salinas, CA · $16.89–$17.89/hr · Posted Sep 27, 2026
Food Prep - Airport LoungeHyde Park Hospitality · San Francisco, CA · $23.85/hr · Posted Aug 4, 2026
Food PrepEmber Korean BBQ · Elk Grove, CA · $17.50–$22.50/hr · Posted Oct 17, 2023Apply
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United States$17.39/hr ($36.2K/yr) median, $15.66–$17.39/hr typical, 89 postings
Ohio$13.06/hr ($27.2K/yr) median, $13.06–$14.63/hr typical, 10 postings
Pennsylvania$14.25/hr ($29.6K/yr) median, $14.25–$15.25/hr typical, 4 postings
New York$17.00/hr ($35.4K/yr) median, $16.75–$17.00/hr typical, 4 postings

The median posted base pay for Food Prep jobs in California is $20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr), from 3 job postings with pay at 3 companies.

The middle half of postings list $17.39–$23.85/hr. The top 10% list $49.6K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $36.2K or less.

The median here is $20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr), against $17.39/hr ($36.2K/yr) across all 90 postings for the role.

3 open postings at 3 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.