Panda Express
Now known as Panda Restaurant Group
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- The average salary for Cook/Kitchen Help is $45,691 per year (estimate) in US, which is 31% higher than the average Panda Express salary of $34,800 per year (estimate) for this job.
- Panda Express employees working as Cook/Kitchen Help in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 17 ratings. This is 6% lower than the average of Cook/Kitchen Help professionals at Panda Express worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a Cook/Kitchen Help ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $43,165 per year (estimate) and goes up to $162,609 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
- The estimated average salary for a Cook/Kitchen Help at Panda Express is $45,691 per year or $22 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $61,682 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $39,319 (25th percentile) and $53,548 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by Panda Express Cook/Kitchen Help professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
- Cook/Kitchen Help professionals typically earn between $19 and $26 per hour.
- Cook/Kitchen Help professionals typically earn between $3,277 and $4,462 monthly.
