Sonic Drive-In employees working as a Cook in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 16 ratings. This is 7% higher than the average of Cook professionals at Sonic Drive-In worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a a Cook ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $43,131 per year (estimate) and goes up to $162,824 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Cook at Sonic Drive-In is $44,033 per year or $21 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $61,227 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $37,471 (25th percentile) and $52,452 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 28 salaries submitted by Sonic Drive-In Cook professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Cook professionals typically earn between $18 and $25 per hour.
Cook professionals typically earn between $3,123 and $4,371 monthly.