How much does a cook make in New York?
$37,440a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in New York. That is $18.00 an hour or $3,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.00
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 1
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,310Median: $37,440Highest 10%: $42,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,310 | $17.46 | |
| 25th | $37,120 | $17.85 | |
| Median | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 75th | $41,860 | $20.13 | |
| 90th | $42,860 | $20.61 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 1. New York | $37,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $18.00 ($37,440 a year).
Do cooks make more in New York than the national average?
No: $37,440 against $47,940 nationally, 22% less.
Where does New York rank for cook pay?
New York ranks 1 of 1 states.
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.