How much does a Prep Cook make?
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$39K
/yrThe estimated total pay for a Prep Cook is $39,283 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $36,703 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 $2,580 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 $34K-$46K/yr?
Related Job Titles
For Prep Cook
Some related job titles are Busser Salaries with median pay of $45,499, Food Service Salaries with median pay of $40,631, Line Cook/Prep Cook Salaries with median pay of $47,388, Pastry Cook Salaries with median pay of $44,683.
Top Paying Companies
For a Prep Cook in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Prep Cook in United States. Employers include Nordstrom, Hillstone Restaurant Group and Holiday by Atria.
Top Paying Companies
For Prep Cook in United States
| 1 | Nordstrom | $36,592 | |
| 2 | Hillstone Restaurant Group | $36,580 | |
| 3 | Holiday by Atria | $36,263 | |
| 4 | Maggiano's | $35,751 | |
| 5 | Madison Square Garden | $35,652 | |
| 6 | Flagship Facility Services | $35,523 | |
| 7 | Din Tai Fung | $35,360 | |
| 8 | Restaurant Associates | $35,070 | |
| 9 | True Food Kitchen | $34,829 | |
| 10 | Bon Appétit Management | $34,801 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Prep Cook in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Prep Cook in United States are Real Estate with a median total pay of $36,263, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $35,523, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $34,711, Hotels & Travel Accommodation with a median total pay of $34,560, and Personal Consumer Services with a median total pay of $33,693.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
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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Prep Cook pay FAQ
The average salary for a Prep Cook is $39,283 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 5371 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Prep Cook employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Prep Cook in United States is $45,516 per year.
The lowest salary for a Prep Cook in United States is $34,081 per year.
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