Lead Cook Salary in San Jose, California

Didn't find your job?
Click

How much does a Lead Cook make in San Jose, CA? The average Lead Cook salary in San Jose, CA is $53,699 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $47,520 and $60,482. Salary ranges 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. 

Search Lead Cook Jobs in San Jose, CA

Develop a Job description
Pay Equity
2024 Compensation Trend
Benefits Consulting
Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits
View as table View as graph
For Employers
Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.
Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.
For Employees
Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.
Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.
download asset banner
Facing Salary Structure Challenges? Let Our Expert Guide You
The job market is increasingly challenging. Our whitepaper, Navigating the Challenges of Creating Salary Structures, offers guidance on creating salary structures. Provide your phone number and work email to download the full version.
We will handle your contact details in line with our Privacy Policy. If you prefer not to receive marketing emails from Salary.com, you can opt-out out of marketing communications at any time by clicking unsubscribe.

Lead Cook

Review the job openings and experience requirements for the Lead Cook job to confirm that it is the job you are seeking.

See user submitted job responsibilities for Lead Cook.

Search Lead Cook Job Openings

Job Openings for Lead Cook in San Jose, CA
Lead Cook
Wegmans Food Markets - NORWALK , CT
Schedule. Full time. Availability. Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends). Age Requirement. Must be 18 years or older. Location. Norwalk, CT. Address
- 3 days ago
Lead Cook
Aramark - LAKELAND , FL
Job Description. Job Description. The Lead Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines while following f
- 18 days ago
Cook II Crew Lead with Security Clearance
Akima - BROWNSVILLE , TX
AIP is looking for a Cook II Crew Lead to work in Brownsville, TX. The Food Service Cook Crew Leader oversees the work of Cook I, Food Service Workers, and non
- 2 days ago
Lead Cook
Wegmans Food Markets - NORWALK , CT
Schedule. Full time. Availability. Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends). Age Requirement. Must be 18 years or older. Location. Norwalk, CT. Address
- 116 days ago
Lead Cook
Kilgore Culinary Group - San Francisco - SAN FRANCISCO , CA
ama is the brand new concept coming to the iconic Transamerica Pyramid center complex, lead by Chef Brad Kilgore who seeking out enthusiastic culinary minded te
- 7 days ago
Lead Line Cook
SHŌSH - NEW YORK , NY
We are looking for experienced hospitality professionals to join our team. We are currently focused on candidates with at least three years of New York City res
- 2 days ago

Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Lead Cook, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
47520
60482
53699

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
47667
60629
53856
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Cook in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Lead Cook ranges from $47,520 to $60,482 with the average base salary of $53,699. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,667 to $60,629 with the average total cash compensation of $53,856.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

47520
60482

 

About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

Lead Cook Salary in popular cities: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco

Skills associated with Lead Cook: Food Preparation, Reporting, Station

Recently searched related titles: Law Office Clerk

Learn more about: Compensation Packages, Employee Flight Risk, Gender Pay Gap, Job Openings for This Role

Jobs with a similar salary range to Lead Cook : Line Chef, Creeler, Target Protection Specialist