How much does a cook make in New York?
$46,870a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $22.53 an hour or $3,906 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.53
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 15,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,320Median: $46,870Highest 10%: $60,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,320 | $17.46 | |
| 25th | $40,860 | $19.64 | |
| Median | $46,870 | $22.53 | |
| 75th | $53,110 | $25.53 | |
| 90th | $60,160 | $28.92 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Ithaca, 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 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $71,780 |
| Bartender | $61,220 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $48,690 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $47,610 |
| Cook | $43,740 |
| Cook | $42,630 |
| Food Server | $39,120 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $36,980 |
| Host and Hostess | $36,500 |
| Cook | $35,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $22.53 ($46,870 a year).
Do cooks make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $46,870 against $37,450 nationally, 25% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $45,880, so New York pays 2% more.
Where does New York rank for cook pay?
25 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,160 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.