Food Preparation Workers salary in Florida
The median food preparation workers in Florida earns $35,920 a year, 2% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $2,587 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $28,190
- 25th percentile
- $30,420
- Median percentile
- $35,920
- 75th percentile
- $37,440
- 90th percentile
- $43,300
Based on 73,100 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$31,042 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $35,920 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,130 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,748 |
| Florida income tax (approx.) | −$0 |
| Monthly take-home | $2,587 |
| Every two weeks | $1,194 |
Does it go far here?
$34,734Median pay in Florida is worth this at average US prices (local price level 103.4 vs 100).
65%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,669 a month, Census ACS).
Top-paying jobs in Florida
| Job | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $473,750 |
| Anesthesiologists | $465,370 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $429,990 |
| Radiologists | $417,690 |
| Cardiologists | $414,910 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $399,440 |
| Neurologists | $322,750 |
| Psychiatrists | $316,200 |
All food preparation workers salaries · Take-home pay in Florida