How much does a cook make in Las Vegas?
$37,770a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area. That is $18.16 an hour or $3,148 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.16
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 237
- Jobs in the area
- 600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,040Median: $37,770Highest 10%: $40,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,040 | $13.00 | |
| 25th | $29,070 | $13.98 | |
| Median | $37,770 | $18.16 | |
| 75th | $40,430 | $19.44 | |
| 90th | $40,430 | $19.44 |
Other cities in Nevada
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Reno, NV | $41,530 |
Related jobs in Las Vegas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $62,380 |
| Cook | $51,220 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $44,710 |
| Cook | $39,560 |
| Cook | $38,800 |
| Food Server | $36,720 |
| Dishwasher | $35,630 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $34,990 |
| Cook | $33,960 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $33,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Las Vegas?
The median hourly pay in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area is $18.16 ($37,770 a year).
Do cooks make more in Las Vegas than the national average?
Yes: $37,770 against $35,880 nationally, 5% more.
How does Las Vegas compare with the rest of Nevada?
The median in Nevada is $37,780, so Las Vegas pays 0% more.
Where does Las Vegas rank for cook pay?
48 of 237 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Las Vegas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $40,430 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.