Line cook salary in United States
How much does a Line Cook make in the United States?
Average base salary
$17.33
Average $17.33
Low $13.53
High $22.19
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a line cook is $17.33 per hour in the United States. 118.9k salaries reported, updated at November 25, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Line Cooks in United States
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Highest paying cities for Line Cooks near United States
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Where can a Line Cook earn more?
Compare salaries for Line Cooks in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Line Cooks
Most recommended certification
Food Handler Certification
(earn +3.13% more)
The jobs requiring this certification have increase by 34.70% since 2018. Line Cooks with this certification earn +3.13% more than the average base salary, which is $17.33 per hour.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this certification | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 6 | increase by 6 |
| 2012 | 1498 | increase by 24866.67% |
| 2013 | 5850 | increase by 290.52% |
| 2014 | 9276 | increase by 58.56% |
| 2015 | 9276 | decrease by 0.00% |
| 2016 | 15509 | increase by 67.19% |
| 2017 | 19083 | increase by 23.04% |
| 2018 | 21778 | increase by 14.12% |
| 2019 | 29335 | increase by 34.70% |
Top companies hiring Line Cooks with the recommended certification
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Top skills
Culinary ExperienceMore critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Skills | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,364 jobs | 6,030 | ||
| 99 jobs | 130 | ||
| 109 jobs | 202 | ||
| 2,930 jobs | 7,110 | ||
| 15 jobs | 16 |
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Most common benefits for Line Cooks
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Commuter assistance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Food provided
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 21,855 ratings36% of Line Cooks in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Kitchen Team Member
Job openingsAverage $14.81 per hour
Prep Cook
Job openingsAverage $16.16 per hour
Grill Cook
Job openingsAverage $15.83 per hour
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Job openingsAverage $15.88 per hour
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Common questions about salaries for a Line Cook
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