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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Gadsden, AL

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$22,480

Mean: $25,270

~$17,534 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$10.81

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

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Tax Breakdown

Federal Income Tax-$748
State Income Tax-$299
Social Security-$1,394
Medicare-$326
Effective Tax Rate12.3%

Monthly Take-Home

$1,643

Annual Take-Home

$19,713

Monthly Budget in Gadsden

Housing / Rent$1,35082%
Food & Groceries$40024%
Transportation$35021%
Utilities$18011%
Healthcare$25015%
Monthly Shortfall-$887-54%
Financial Stress Level
DifficultBelow basic needs
To maintain this lifestyle nationally:$22,480(+0% vs. local median)

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$20,690

Median

$22,480

75th %

$29,160

Median is in the 21th percentile of the typical range

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About Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries in Gadsden, AL

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for cooks, institution and cafeteria in Gadsden, AL is $22,480. This is based on the most recent Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey data.

Salaries typically range from $20,690 (25th percentile) to $29,160 (75th percentile), reflecting differences in experience, employer size, and specialization.

The estimated hourly rate is $10.81 per hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a cooks, institution and cafeteria in Gadsden?

The median salary is $22,480 per year. The mean (average) salary is $25,270.

How much does a cooks, institution and cafeteria make per hour in Gadsden?

The estimated hourly rate is $10.81 per hour.

What is the salary range for cooks, institution and cafeteria in Gadsden?

Salaries typically range from $20,690 (25th percentile) to $29,160 (75th percentile).