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Cooks, Fast Food average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$34,630
- Allentown$31,960
- Harrisburg$30,350
- Lancaster$30,260
- State College$30,260
- York$29,620
- Gettysburg$29,380
- Scranton$29,380
- Chambersburg$28,130
- Pittsburgh$27,690
- Altoona$27,500
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $34,630 | $32,220 | $28,840 | $28,942 | 103 |
| Allentown | $31,960 | $28,760 | $27,460 | $26,879 | 100 |
| Harrisburg | $30,350 | $27,070 | $26,130 | $25,634 | 99 |
| Lancaster | $30,260 | $27,260 | $26,430 | $25,565 | 98 |
| State College | $30,260 | $29,020 | $25,840 | $25,565 | 97 |
| York | $29,620 | $28,520 | $26,150 | $25,070 | 96 |
| Gettysburg | $29,380 | $26,350 | $25,910 | $24,885 | 95 |
| Scranton | $29,380 | $27,840 | $25,990 | $24,885 | 94 |
| Chambersburg | $28,130 | $26,550 | $25,650 | $23,911 | 95 |
| Pittsburgh | $27,690 | $26,620 | $24,770 | $23,563 | 95 |
| Altoona | $27,500 | $25,020 | $22,670 | $23,412 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-2011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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