How much does a cook make in New York?
$43,680a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in New York. That is $21.00 an hour or $3,640 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.00
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 71,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,490Median: $43,680Highest 10%: $54,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,490 | $16.58 | |
| 25th | $37,100 | $17.84 | |
| Median | $43,680 | $21.00 | |
| 75th | $46,530 | $22.37 | |
| 90th | $54,240 | $26.08 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $44,000 |
| New York, NY | $43,740 |
| Kingston, NY | $43,150 |
| Albany, NY | $39,610 |
| Ithaca, NY | $39,280 |
| Syracuse, NY | $38,740 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $38,730 |
| Rochester, NY | $38,380 |
| Utica, NY | $38,150 |
| Buffalo, NY | $38,060 |
| Binghamton, NY | $37,530 |
| Elmira, NY | $36,970 |
| Watertown, NY | $36,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 5. Vermont | $45,390 |
| 6. Maine | $45,290 |
| 7. California | $44,880 |
| 8. New York | $43,680 |
| 9. Oregon | $43,100 |
| 10. Colorado | $41,600 |
| 11. New Hampshire | $40,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $21.00 ($43,680 a year).
Do cooks make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $43,680 against $37,390 nationally, 17% more.
Where does New York rank for cook pay?
New York ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays cooks the most?
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY, with a median of $44,000 a year.
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.