Baker salary in United States

The average salary for a Baker is $17.07 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 19.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 10, 2026.

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Baker salaries typically range between a low of $11.88 and a high of $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Baker include Seattle, WA at $23.35 per hour, Denver, CO at $21.55 per hour, and New York, NY at $20.77 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Baker include Kaiser Permanente ($476,213 per year) and CompHealth ($416,667 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Baker salary compares to related positions:

• Senior Baker: Average $19.33 per hour
• Junior Baker: Average $18.89 per hour