KFC employees working as Line Cook in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 75 ratings. This is 32% higher than the average of Line Cook professionals at KFC worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Line Cook ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $40,808 per year (estimate) and goes up to $72,645 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Line Cook at KFC is $44,564 per year or $21 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $61,547 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $38,058 (25th percentile) and $52,888 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 143 salaries submitted by KFC Line Cook professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Line Cook professionals typically earn between $18 and $25 per hour.
Line Cook professionals typically earn between $3,171 and $4,407 monthly.
Prep/Line Cook with an estimated total pay of $13 - $17/hr
