How Much Does a Line Cook Make in the United States?
The average base salary for a Line Cook in the United States is a month or $33,829 per year, according to the most recent data averaged from Glassdoor, Indeed and Salary.com.
Average Line Cook Base Salary:
The average wage for a Line Cook is per hour.
Unlike front-of-house positions, such as Servers, who often rely on tips as a substantial portion of their income, Line Cooks generally do not receive a share of these tips.
Annual Median Wage of Line Cooks by State
[Calculated using Indeed, Salary.com, ZipRecruiter and Talent.com data]
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Line Cook Salary in Major US Cities
Annual mean wage
$41,643
# of employees
34,230
Projected growth
36,323
Annual mean wage
$48,007
# of employees
57,010
Projected growth
60,606
Annual mean wage
$39,089
# of employees
41,360
Projected growth
43,849
Annual mean wage
$46,082
# of employees
48,050
Projected growth
50,923
[Calculated using Indeed, Salary.com, Glassdoor and Talent.com data]
High-Paying Cities for Line Cooks
| City | Avg Salary | Avg Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
| NYC, NY | 48,007 | 23.08 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 46,082 | 22.15 |
| Chicago, IL | 39,089 | 18.79 |
| Miami, FL | 41,643 | 20.02 |
Average Line Cook Salary by State
Explore the average Line Cook salary by state.
| State | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $34,061 |
| Alaska | $39,974 |
| Arizona | $40,150 |
| Arkansas | $33,131 |
| California | $43,870 |
| Colorado | $42,381 |
| Connecticut | $41,585 |
| Delaware | $39,227 |
| Florida | $36,227 |
| Georgia | $35,702 |
| Hawaii | $42,322 |
| Idaho | $39,830 |
| Illinois | $39,491 |
| Indiana | $37,012 |
| Iowa | $36,824 |
| Kansas | $35,810 |
| Kentucky | $35,686 |
| Louisiana | $33,786 |
| Maine | $44,168 |
| Maryland | $37,848 |
| Massachusetts | $45,094 |
| Michigan | $37,181 |
| Minnesota | $40,590 |
| Mississippi | $30,061 |
| Missouri | $37,652 |
| Montana | $39,549 |
| Nebraska | $37,487 |
| Nevada | $39,339 |
| New Hampshire | $42,378 |
| New Jersey | $41,292 |
| New Mexico | $36,827 |
| New York | $44,011 |
| North Carolina | $36,357 |
| North Dakota | $38,628 |
| Ohio | $37,747 |
| Oklahoma | $34,183 |
| Oregon | $41,736 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,279 |
| Rhode Island | $42,086 |
| South Carolina | $36,625 |
| South Dakota | $39,106 |
| Tennessee | $38,490 |
| Texas | $37,613 |
| Utah | $37,791 |
| Vermont | $44,005 |
| Virginia | $36,953 |
| Washington | $47,368 |
| West Virginia | $32,661 |
| Wisconsin | $39,799 |
| Wyoming | $37,944 |
| District of Columbia | $46,655 |
Labor Laws and Taxes for Line Cooks
As a Line Cook, knowing the minimum wage, overtime pay and leave policies in your state could be beneficial.
Check out the guides below or view more labor laws:
- New York Labor Law Guide
- Illinois Labor Law Guide
- California Labor Law Guide
- Florida Labor Law Guide
To easily calculate federal, state and local taxes in your state, use our free Paycheck Calculator.
