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Cooks, Fast Food average salary by city in West Virginia
- Weirton$25,320
- Charleston$24,520
- Wheeling$24,520
- Parkersburg$24,170
- Huntington$24,150
- Beckley$23,690
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weirton | $25,320 | $23,710 | $22,590 | $21,876 | 89 |
| Charleston | $24,520 | $23,180 | $22,380 | $21,239 | 89 |
| Wheeling | $24,520 | $23,110 | $22,800 | $21,239 | 88 |
| Parkersburg | $24,170 | $22,780 | $22,200 | $20,961 | 87 |
| Huntington | $24,150 | $22,610 | $22,090 | $20,945 | 88 |
| Beckley | $23,690 | $22,370 | $21,780 | $20,579 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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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