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Cook salary in United States, 2026
How much does a Cook make in the United States?
Average base salary
$16.65
- Hour
- Day
- Week
- Month
- Year
Average $16.65
Low $11.01
High $25.17
The average salary for a cook is $16.65 per hour in the United States. 125k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 14, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Cook in United States
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.Glacier Fish Company
$236,250per year
O'Hara Corporation
$156,000per year
Carelon
$156,000per year
Golden Alaska Seafoods
$143,000per year
Scheurer Hospital
$133,120per year
United States Seafoods
$130,000per year
