Hardee's employees working as Back Line Cook in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 11 ratings. This is in line with the average of Back Line Cook professionals at Hardee's worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Back Line Cook ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $40,807 per year (estimate) and goes up to $72,666 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Back Line Cook at Hardee's is $44,256 per year or $21 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $60,913 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $37,942 (25th percentile) and $52,427 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 16 salaries submitted by Hardee's Back Line Cook professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Back Line Cook professionals typically earn between $18 and $25 per hour.
Back Line Cook professionals typically earn between $3,162 and $4,369 monthly.
Back Line Cook with an estimated total pay of $12 - $15/hr
Prep/Line Cook with an estimated total pay of $12 - $16/hr
