How much does a cook make in Seattle?
$47,730a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $22.95 an hour or $3,978 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.95
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 20,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,360Median: $47,730Highest 10%: $58,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,360 | $18.44 | |
| 25th | $45,730 | $21.99 | |
| Median | $47,730 | $22.95 | |
| 75th | $53,060 | $25.51 | |
| 90th | $58,660 | $28.20 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Bremerton, WA | $46,460 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $46,450 |
| Bellingham, WA | $45,370 |
| Kennewick, WA | $45,280 |
| Portland, OR | $45,200 |
| Longview, WA | $44,980 |
| Olympia, WA | $44,960 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $44,550 |
| Yakima, WA | $44,390 |
| Spokane, WA | $44,230 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $44,050 |
| Lewiston, ID | $36,410 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $80,330 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $61,610 |
| Bartender | $58,180 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $57,280 |
| Cook | $53,910 |
| Cook | $51,530 |
| Cook | $50,870 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $45,120 |
| Cook | $44,030 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $43,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $22.95 ($47,730 a year).
Do cooks make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $47,730 against $37,390 nationally, 28% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $46,800, so Seattle pays 2% more.
Where does Seattle rank for cook pay?
2 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,660 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.