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Cooks, Short Order average salary by city in Colorado
- Denver$51,530
- Fort Collins$34,900
- Colorado Springs$34,320
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $51,530 | $44,200 | $42,450 | $42,025 | 106 |
| Fort Collins | $34,900 | $32,630 | $31,390 | $29,395 | 101 |
| Colorado Springs | $34,320 | $32,030 | $32,030 | $28,954 | 101 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Cooks, Short Order salary in other states
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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 35-2015.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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