How much does a cook make in Salt Lake City?
$39,870a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $19.17 an hour or $3,323 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.17
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 98 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 1,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,620Median: $39,870Highest 10%: $50,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,620 | $16.64 | |
| 25th | $37,060 | $17.82 | |
| Median | $39,870 | $19.17 | |
| 75th | $47,090 | $22.64 | |
| 90th | $50,840 | $24.44 |
Other cities in Utah
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| St. George, UT | $37,440 |
| Ogden, UT | $37,240 |
| Logan, UT | $37,110 |
| Provo, UT | $37,100 |
Related jobs in Salt Lake City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $60,030 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $39,570 |
| Cook | $39,040 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $38,860 |
| Cook | $36,700 |
| Dishwasher | $34,480 |
| Cook | $34,160 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $33,370 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $32,320 |
| Food Server | $31,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Salt Lake City?
The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $19.17 ($39,870 a year).
Do cooks make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?
Yes: $39,870 against $37,450 nationally, 6% more.
How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?
The median in Utah is $38,200, so Salt Lake City pays 4% more.
Where does Salt Lake City rank for cook pay?
98 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Salt Lake City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,840 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.