How much does a cook make in Charlottesville?
$38,510a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Charlottesville, VA metro area. That is $18.51 an hour or $3,209 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.51
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 123 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,600Median: $38,510Highest 10%: $45,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,600 | $14.71 | |
| 25th | $35,620 | $17.13 | |
| Median | $38,510 | $18.51 | |
| 75th | $40,290 | $19.37 | |
| 90th | $45,020 | $21.64 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Washington, DC | $44,880 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $38,440 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $37,900 |
| Richmond, VA | $37,140 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $37,030 |
| Staunton, VA | $36,190 |
| Roanoke, VA | $35,670 |
| Winchester, VA | $35,350 |
| Kingsport, TN | $35,210 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $35,120 |
Related jobs in Charlottesville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $61,990 |
| Bartender | $48,210 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $45,800 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $44,030 |
| Cook | $36,960 |
| Food Server | $34,250 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $34,210 |
| Cook | $33,970 |
| Dishwasher | $33,090 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $33,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Charlottesville?
The median hourly pay in the Charlottesville, VA metro area is $18.51 ($38,510 a year).
Do cooks make more in Charlottesville than the national average?
Yes: $38,510 against $37,450 nationally, 3% more.
How does Charlottesville compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $37,890, so Charlottesville pays 2% more.
Where does Charlottesville rank for cook pay?
123 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Charlottesville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,020 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.