How much does a cook make in Honolulu?
$42,450a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area. That is $20.41 an hour or $3,538 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.41
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 6,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,270Median: $42,450Highest 10%: $62,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,270 | $14.55 | |
| 25th | $36,800 | $17.69 | |
| Median | $42,450 | $20.41 | |
| 75th | $47,160 | $22.67 | |
| 90th | $62,550 | $30.07 |
Other cities in Hawaii
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Kahului, HI | $49,560 |
Related jobs in Honolulu
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Bartender | $75,340 |
| Chef and Head Cook | $74,380 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $60,250 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $50,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $48,310 |
| Host and Hostess | $47,110 |
| Cook | $46,780 |
| Cook | $40,860 |
| Cook | $39,870 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $37,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Honolulu?
The median hourly pay in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area is $20.41 ($42,450 a year).
Do cooks make more in Honolulu than the national average?
Yes: $42,450 against $37,390 nationally, 14% more.
How does Honolulu compare with the rest of Hawaii?
The median in Hawaii is $45,420, so Honolulu pays 7% less.
Where does Honolulu rank for cook pay?
42 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Honolulu?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,550 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.