Panda Express
Now known as Panda Restaurant Group
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- The average salary for Line Cook/Prep Cook is $47,523 per year (estimate) in US, which is 32% higher than the average Panda Express salary of $35,910 per year (estimate) for this job.
- Panda Express employees working as Line Cook/Prep Cook in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 8 ratings. This is 7% lower than the average of Line Cook/Prep Cook professionals at Panda Express worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a Line Cook/Prep Cook ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $40,814 per year (estimate) and goes up to $72,441 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
- The estimated average salary for a Line Cook/Prep Cook at Panda Express is $47,523 per year or $23 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $66,577 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $40,319 (25th percentile) and $56,844 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Panda Express Line Cook/Prep Cook professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
- Line Cook/Prep Cook professionals typically earn between $19 and $27 per hour.
- Line Cook/Prep Cook professionals typically earn between $3,360 and $4,737 monthly.
