How much does a cook make in Atlanta?
$37,080a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $17.83 an hour or $3,090 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.83
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 177 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 4,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,830Median: $37,080Highest 10%: $45,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,830 | $14.82 | |
| 25th | $33,860 | $16.28 | |
| Median | $37,080 | $17.83 | |
| 75th | $41,210 | $19.81 | |
| 90th | $45,710 | $21.98 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Gainesville, GA | $38,220 |
| Savannah, GA | $35,480 |
| Augusta, GA | $34,970 |
| Athens, GA | $33,960 |
| Brunswick, GA | $33,530 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $33,410 |
| Columbus, GA | $31,940 |
| Rome, GA | $31,150 |
| Macon, GA | $31,090 |
| Albany, GA | $30,430 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $30,050 |
| Valdosta, GA | $29,710 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $74,660 |
| Cook | $42,960 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $39,240 |
| Cook | $37,230 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,090 |
| Food Server | $33,560 |
| Dishwasher | $31,780 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $29,470 |
| Host and Hostess | $28,560 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $27,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $17.83 ($37,080 a year).
Do cooks make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $37,080 against $37,450 nationally, 1% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $35,090, so Atlanta pays 6% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for cook pay?
177 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,710 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.