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$35,310
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Line Cook is $35,310 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $33,281 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 $2,029 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 |
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| Line Cook | $35,310 /yr |
| Senior Line Cook | $38,066 /yr |
| Lead Line Cook | $37,525 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Line Cook in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Line Cook in United States. Employers include Johnson & Johnson, Vi and Google.
Top Paying Companies
For Line Cook in United States
| 1 | Johnson & Johnson | $46,357 | |
| 2 | Vi | $42,491 | |
| 3 | $41,519 | ||
| 4 | US Navy | $41,511 | |
| 5 | US Army | $40,915 | |
| 6 | Luna Grill | $40,032 | |
| 7 | Mina Group | $40,009 | |
| 8 | Brio Tuscan Grille | $39,827 | |
| 9 | Amazon | $39,799 | |
| 10 | True Food Kitchen | $39,699 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Line Cook in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Line Cook in United States are Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $46,357, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $41,213, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $38,906, Information Technology with a median total pay of $38,753, and Personal Consumer Services with a median total pay of $37,265.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$41,213
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Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
The top paying company in Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology for Line Cook is Johnson & Johnson.
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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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Line Cook pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Line Cook is $33,281 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Line Cook salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 26094 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Line Cook employees.
The highest salary for a Line Cook in United States is $40,723 per year.
The lowest salary for a Line Cook in United States is $27,199 per year.
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