How much does a cook make in Atlanta?
$37,230a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $17.90 an hour or $3,103 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.90
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 116 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 29,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,370Median: $37,230Highest 10%: $43,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,370 | $13.16 | |
| 25th | $30,680 | $14.75 | |
| Median | $37,230 | $17.90 | |
| 75th | $38,420 | $18.47 | |
| 90th | $43,690 | $21.00 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Chattanooga, TN | $36,010 |
| Savannah, GA | $35,940 |
| Gainesville, GA | $35,310 |
| Brunswick, GA | $34,480 |
| Augusta, GA | $33,990 |
| Rome, GA | $33,620 |
| Athens, GA | $33,540 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $32,180 |
| Macon, GA | $31,650 |
| Dalton, GA | $31,060 |
| Columbus, GA | $30,470 |
| Valdosta, GA | $29,880 |
| Albany, GA | $29,150 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $74,660 |
| Cook | $42,960 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $39,240 |
| Cook | $37,080 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,090 |
| Food Server | $33,560 |
| Dishwasher | $31,780 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $29,470 |
| Host and Hostess | $28,560 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $27,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $17.90 ($37,230 a year).
Do cooks make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $37,230 against $37,390 nationally, 0% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $35,940, so Atlanta pays 4% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for cook pay?
116 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,690 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.