How much does a cook make in Syracuse?
$38,740a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $18.63 an hour or $3,228 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.63
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 1,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $38,740Highest 10%: $46,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 25th | $36,420 | $17.51 | |
| Median | $38,740 | $18.63 | |
| 75th | $45,020 | $21.64 | |
| 90th | $46,080 | $22.15 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $44,000 |
| New York, NY | $43,740 |
| Kingston, NY | $43,150 |
| Albany, NY | $39,610 |
| Ithaca, NY | $39,280 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,170 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $47,640 |
| Bartender | $46,710 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $42,830 |
| Cook | $40,450 |
| Food Server | $36,770 |
| Cook | $36,190 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $35,540 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,020 |
| Dishwasher | $34,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $18.63 ($38,740 a year).
Do cooks make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $38,740 against $37,390 nationally, 4% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $43,680, so Syracuse pays 11% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for cook pay?
70 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,080 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.