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Food Prep salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 89 open job postings for Food Prep roles in United States, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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

Newest Food Prep postings in United States

  1. Food Prep - Airport LoungeHyde Park Hospitality · North Charleston, SC · $19.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Food Prep - Urgently HiringChuy's - Springfield · Springfield, VA · $12.77–$21.25/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Food Prep - Customer Service -General LaborMOBY DICK DIXIE HIGHWAY · Louisville, KY · $10.00–$12.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast MemberChuck E. Cheese · Parma, OH · $11.00–$15.13/hr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  5. Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast MemberChuck E. Cheese · Dublin, OH · $11.00–$15.13/hr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
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Food Prep pay in other places

  1. Ohio$13.06/hr ($27.2K/yr) median, $13.06–$14.63/hr typical, 10 postingsOhio: middle half $13.06–$14.63/hr, median $13.06/hr ($27.2K/yr)
  2. Pennsylvania$14.25/hr ($29.6K/yr) median, $14.25–$15.25/hr typical, 4 postingsPennsylvania: middle half $14.25–$15.25/hr, median $14.25/hr ($29.6K/yr)
  3. New York$17.00/hr ($35.4K/yr) median, $16.75–$17.00/hr typical, 4 postingsNew York: middle half $16.75–$17.00/hr, median $17.00/hr ($35.4K/yr)
  4. California$20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr) median, $17.39–$23.85/hr typical, 3 postingsCalifornia: middle half $17.39–$23.85/hr, median $20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr)

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Questions and answers

How much does a Food Prep make in United States?

The median posted base pay for Food Prep jobs in United States is $17.39/hr ($36.2K/yr), from 89 job postings with pay at 22 companies.

What is the typical Food Prep pay range in United States?

The middle half of postings list $15.66–$17.39/hr. The top 10% list $39.5K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $27.6K or less.

How does United States pay compare with all Food Prep jobs?

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

How many Food Prep jobs in United States list pay?

89 open postings at 22 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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