How much does a Cook make?
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$41K
/yrThe estimated total pay for a Cook is $40,990 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $38,249 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 $2,742 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.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $35K-$48K/yr?
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What is the total pay trajectory for Cook?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Cook | $40,990 /yr |
| Senior Cook | $50,146 /yr |
| Lead Cook | $44,913 /yr |
Related Job Titles
For Cook
Some related job titles are Chef Salaries with median pay of $57,403, Grill Cook Salaries with median pay of $41,030, Line Cook Salaries with median pay of $41,736, Prep Cook Salaries with median pay of $39,293.
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 Google, Apple and US Department of Veterans Affairs.
Top Paying Companies
For Cook in United States
| 1 | $63,564 | ||
| 2 | Apple | $43,313 | |
| 3 | US Department of Veterans Affairs | $42,376 | |
| 4 | HealthRIGHT 360 | $42,300 | |
| 5 | US Air Force | $41,640 | |
| 6 | Tata Consultancy Services | $41,561 | |
| 7 | Marquette Transportation | $41,376 | |
| 8 | US Navy | $41,141 | |
| 9 | State of Michigan | $40,766 | |
| 10 | UPS | $40,587 |
For Cook
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What is the total pay trajectory for Cook?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Cook | $40,990 /yr |
| Senior Cook | $50,146 /yr |
| Lead Cook | $44,913 /yr |
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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 $40,954, Information Technology with a median total pay of $40,388, Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $39,399, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $37,038, and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $36,606.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$40,954
19% Higher than other industries
Government & Public Administration
Top paying companies in Government & Public Administration for Cook are US Department of Veterans Affairs, US Air Force, 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.
Cook pay FAQ
The average salary for a Cook is $40,990 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 28062 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Cook employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Cook in United States is $47,625 per year.
The lowest salary for a Cook in United States is $35,467 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Cook or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Cook.
Cooks often work late into the night. Their wages vary by region and employer; however, pay is usually highest in upscale restaurants and hotels, as well as major metropolitan and resort areas. The highest-paid cooks typically attended specialized culinary institutes or apprenticeship programs, but there are instances where cooks with no formal training have opened successful kitchens. Cooks earning a salary can raise their income by investing in their own human capital to move to a higher-paying restaurant. Cooks who own their own restaurant can work to advertise their services and grow their customer base.
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