Hourly Wage for Cook Salary in the United States

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How much does a Cook make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Cook in the United States is $17 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $15 and $20. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Cook 2 - Intermediate - Banquets
Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle's Southport - Renton , WA
The desired cook candidate will have cooking experience in mass quantities and a culinary degree or at least 2 years of professional culinary experience. An intermediate cook should have a ...
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Lead Line Cook
Salted - Columbus , OH
Referral bonus program Lead Line Cook Responsibilities * Prepare and cook food items to perfection, accurately following our Salted culinary standards. * Maintain compliance with sanitation ...
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Line Cook
Carlos O'Kelly's - Salina , KS
Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) Invitation: To love people by serving up great tasting and great looking food. You'll be responsible for your assigned prep work and cook's station, while you maintain ...
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Daycare Cook / Bus Driver
Sunshine House - Marietta , GA
Daycare Cook & Bus Driver | Marietta | Full-Time The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy is seeking a Childcare Cook & Bus Driver. You'll never be bored in such a varied position! Your time will be ...
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Cook (Bloomfield Academy)
Adelbrook Inc - Bloomfield , CT
The Adelbrook Cook is responsible for overall preparation and service of meals served from the main kitchen during the Cook's shift. Orders, receives, and appropriately stores food products and ...
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Preschool Cook
The Learning Experience #360 - Henderson , NV
As a Preschool Cook with us, you'll play a key role in making a difference in the lives of children, their families, and communities by cooking daily nutritious meals. You will: * Plan, prepare, and ...
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Understand the total hourly compensation opportunity for a Cook, hourly wage plus other pay elements

Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Cook in the United States. The average hourly rate for Cook ranges from $15 to $20 with the average hourly pay of $17. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $16 to $20 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $17.

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