How much does a cook make in New York?
$45,880a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in New York. That is $22.06 an hour or $3,823 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.06
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,280Median: $45,880Highest 10%: $59,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,280 | $17.44 | |
| 25th | $38,750 | $18.63 | |
| Median | $45,880 | $22.06 | |
| 75th | $51,530 | $24.77 | |
| 90th | $59,620 | $28.66 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ithaca, NY | $46,870 |
| New York, NY | $46,870 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $45,740 |
| Kingston, NY | $44,650 |
| Albany, NY | $43,550 |
| Buffalo, NY | $41,860 |
| Utica, NY | $41,660 |
| Binghamton, NY | $40,510 |
| Syracuse, NY | $40,450 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $40,190 |
| Rochester, NY | $38,670 |
| Watertown, NY | $37,830 |
| Elmira, NY | $36,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 6. California | $46,390 |
| 7. Vermont | $46,370 |
| 8. Connecticut | $46,120 |
| 9. New York | $45,880 |
| 10. District of Columbia | $45,450 |
| 11. New Hampshire | $45,370 |
| 12. New Jersey | $44,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $22.06 ($45,880 a year).
Do cooks make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $45,880 against $37,450 nationally, 23% more.
Where does New York rank for cook pay?
New York ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays cooks the most?
Ithaca, NY, with a median of $46,870 a year.
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.