Cooks Salary in United States (2024)

The average salary for Cooks in the United States is around $32080 per year.

How much do Cooks make in the United States?

In the United States, Cooks earn an average hourly wage of $15.42 and a mean annual wage of $32080.

Mean Hourly Wage

$15.42

Mean Annual Wage

$32080

Cooks earnings by experience

For Cooks positions in the United States, hourly wages vary widely. The 10th percentile earns approximately $10.57 per hour, while those at the 25th percentile earn about $12.93 per hour. The median hourly wage stands at $14.86, and at the 75th percentile, it increases to $17.48. The top earners, at the 90th percentile, command an impressive $20.56 hourly.

When considering annual wages for Cooks roles, the distribution remains diverse. At the 10th percentile, workers earn around $21990 annually, while those at the 25th percentile make about $26900 annually. The median annual wage, however, is $30910. For the 75th percentile, the figure rises to $36360, and at the 90th percentile, it peaks at $42770 per year.

Earnings for Starting level Cooks

10th Percentile Hourly Wage

$10.57

10th Percentile Annual Wage

$21990

Earnings for Junior-level Cooks

25th Percentile Hourly Wage

$12.93

25th Percentile Annual Wage

$26900

Earnings for Mid-level Cooks

Median Hourly Wage

$14.86

Median Annual Wage

$30910

Earnings for Senior-level Cooks

75th Percentile Hourly Wage

$17.48

75th Percentile Annual Wage

$36360

Earnings for Top-level Cooks

90th Percentile Hourly Wage

$20.56

90th Percentile Annual Wage

$42770

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)