Panda Express
Now known as Panda Restaurant Group
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- The average salary for Prep Cook/Line Cook is $41,573 per year (estimate) in US, which is 16% higher than the average Panda Express salary of $35,910 per year (estimate) for this job.
- Panda Express employees working as Prep Cook/Line 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 Prep Cook/Line Cook professionals at Panda Express worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a Prep Cook/Line Cook ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $40,811 per year (estimate) and goes up to $72,543 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
- The estimated average salary for a Prep Cook/Line Cook at Panda Express is $41,573 per year or $20 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $55,044 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $36,111 (25th percentile) and $48,214 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Panda Express Prep Cook/Line Cook professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
- Prep Cook/Line Cook professionals typically earn between $17 and $23 per hour.
- Prep Cook/Line Cook professionals typically earn between $3,009 and $4,018 monthly.
