How much does a cook make in Syracuse?
$40,450a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $19.45 an hour or $3,371 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.45
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 88 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,770Median: $40,450Highest 10%: $53,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,770 | $17.20 | |
| 25th | $37,470 | $18.01 | |
| Median | $40,450 | $19.45 | |
| 75th | $47,900 | $23.03 | |
| 90th | $53,660 | $25.80 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| 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 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $40,190 |
| Rochester, NY | $38,670 |
| Watertown, NY | $37,830 |
| Elmira, NY | $36,990 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,170 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $47,640 |
| Bartender | $46,710 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $42,830 |
| Cook | $38,740 |
| Food Server | $36,770 |
| Cook | $36,190 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $35,540 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,020 |
| Dishwasher | $34,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $19.45 ($40,450 a year).
Do cooks make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $40,450 against $37,450 nationally, 8% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $45,880, so Syracuse pays 12% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for cook pay?
88 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,660 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.