Average salary
$11.58
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29%
Below national average
Average $11.58
Low $7.25
High $18.80
Salary estimated from 23 past and present job postings on Indeed. Last updated: July 3, 2026
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Reviews about Pay and benefits for Grill Cook in McDonald's
September 10, 2020
People
Grill Cook
West Jefferson, OH
People are really nice & a nice safe environment you get free lunches but there are no breaks which I didn’t like but I think most people would approve...Show more
July 10, 2014
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Grill cook
London, OH
Every day was never the same,which was good. I loved workin a fast paced enviroment. I had to pick up 50lbs fry boxes which was hard sometimes....Show more
July 6, 2026
Good work place
Grill Cook/Prep Cook
Upper Marlboro, MD
A good job for when you fresh out of high school or currently in college Pay is decent But not a job to stay at for too long Benefits are good and the environment is fast paced
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How much does a Grill Cook make at McDonald's in the United States?
Average McDonald's Grill Cook hourly pay in the United States is approximately $11.58, which is 29% below the national average.
Salary estimated from 152 past and present job postings on Indeed.
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