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Pastry cook salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Pastry Cook make in the United States?

Average base salary

$20.46
Average $20.46
Low $14.81
High $28.25

The average salary for a pastry cook is $20.46 per hour in the United States. 5.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Pastry Cook job openings in United States

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Pastry Chef
Charlotte, NC
$72,000 - $85,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Pastry Cook in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Yellowstone Club
 
$137,500per year
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Piece of Cake
 
$127,500per year
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Sanctuary Camelback Mountain
 
$119,500per year
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Resorts World Las Vegas
 
$118,380per year
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Dominique Ansel Bakery
 
$114,444per year
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Modern HR
 
$112,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Pastry Cooks near United States

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $22.80 per hour
  2. New York, NY
    $21.12 per hour
  3. San Diego, CA
    $21.11 per hour
  4. Miami, FL
    $20.84 per hour
  5. Hawthorne, CA
    $20.47 per hour

Where can a Pastry Cook earn more?

Compare salaries for Pastry Cooks in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Pastry Cook get paid in United States?

Junior Pastry Cook

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Average $24.88 per hour

Senior Pastry Cook

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Average $23.89 per hour