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$34,929
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Cook is $34,929 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $32,976 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $1,953 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Cook | $34,929 /yr |
| Senior Cook | $40,662 /yr |
| Lead Cook | $37,234 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Cook in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Cook in United States. Employers include US Department of Veterans Affairs, Google and NACOG.
Top Paying Companies
For Cook in United States
| 1 | US Department of Veterans Affairs | $46,059 | |
| 2 | $42,620 | ||
| 3 | NACOG | $41,136 | |
| 4 | US Navy | $41,130 | |
| 5 | US Air Force | $41,051 | |
| 6 | US Army | $40,796 | |
| 7 | Epic | $39,838 | |
| 8 | HealthRIGHT 360 | $39,643 | |
| 9 | Amazon | $39,611 | |
| 10 | Apple | $39,608 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Cook in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Cook in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $41,091, Information Technology with a median total pay of $39,608, Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $37,013, Financial Services with a median total pay of $36,378, and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $36,295.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$41,091
16% Higher than other industries
Government & Public Administration
Top paying companies in Government & Public Administration for Cook are US Department of Veterans Affairs, NACOG, and US Navy.
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What is the pay outlook for Retail & Food Services?
Job openings are high in retail and food services as more Americans spend money at stores and restaurants. While retail and food services wages are lower than the national average, wage growth is higher. Jobs in retail and food services generally require little formal education or training, making these jobs accessible to most job seekers.
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Cook pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Cook is $32,976 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Cook salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 25561 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Cook employees.
The highest salary for a Cook in United States is $40,662 per year.
The lowest salary for a Cook in United States is $26,743 per year.
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