KFC employees working as Line Cook/Prep Cook in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 6 ratings. This is 4% lower than the average of Line Cook/Prep Cook professionals at KFC worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Line Cook/Prep Cook ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $40,817 per year (estimate) and goes up to $72,135 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Line Cook/Prep Cook at KFC is $47,435 per year or $23 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $66,506 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $40,229 (25th percentile) and $56,764 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 6 salaries submitted by KFC Line Cook/Prep Cook professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Line Cook/Prep Cook professionals typically earn between $19 and $27 per hour.
Line Cook/Prep Cook professionals typically earn between $3,352 and $4,730 monthly.
Prep/Line Cook with an estimated total pay of $13 - $17/hr