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Cooks, Fast Food average salary by city in Colorado
- Denver$40,450
- Boulder$37,820
- Fort Collins$37,020
- Greeley$35,710
- Colorado Springs$35,660
- Pueblo$34,340
- Grand Junction$34,300
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $40,450 | $38,530 | $35,930 | $33,610 | 106 |
| Boulder | $37,820 | $36,250 | $33,380 | $31,613 | 105 |
| Fort Collins | $37,020 | $35,230 | $34,790 | $31,005 | 101 |
| Greeley | $35,710 | $35,840 | $32,180 | $30,010 | 100 |
| Colorado Springs | $35,660 | $36,560 | $31,940 | $29,972 | 101 |
| Pueblo | $34,340 | $34,180 | $31,040 | $28,970 | 92 |
| Grand Junction | $34,300 | $33,980 | $32,240 | $28,939 | 95 |
*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.
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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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