How much does a cook make in Colorado Springs?
$32,030a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area. That is $15.40 an hour or $2,669 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.40
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 124 of 237
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,910Median: $32,030Highest 10%: $42,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,910 | $14.86 | |
| 25th | $32,030 | $15.40 | |
| Median | $32,030 | $15.40 | |
| 75th | $37,590 | $18.07 | |
| 90th | $42,400 | $20.38 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Denver, CO | $44,200 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $32,630 |
Related jobs in Colorado Springs
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $59,180 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $46,230 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $45,390 |
| Cook | $39,110 |
| Cook | $38,000 |
| Bartender | $37,700 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $37,450 |
| Food Server | $36,690 |
| Cook | $36,560 |
| Host and Hostess | $36,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Colorado Springs?
The median hourly pay in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area is $15.40 ($32,030 a year).
Do cooks make more in Colorado Springs than the national average?
No: $32,030 against $35,880 nationally, 11% less.
How does Colorado Springs compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $42,450, so Colorado Springs pays 25% less.
Where does Colorado Springs rank for cook pay?
124 of 237 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Colorado Springs?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,400 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.