How much does a cook make in Phoenix?
$50,180a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $24.13 an hour or $4,182 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.13
- Vs. national median
- +40%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 237
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,550Median: $50,180Highest 10%: $50,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,550 | $15.65 | |
| 25th | $40,850 | $19.64 | |
| Median | $50,180 | $24.13 | |
| 75th | $50,180 | $24.13 | |
| 90th | $50,180 | $24.13 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Tucson, AZ | $36,080 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $34,830 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $61,400 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $47,530 |
| Cook | $46,960 |
| Bartender | $46,940 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $42,100 |
| Cook | $40,120 |
| Cook | $39,170 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $38,200 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $37,580 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $36,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $24.13 ($50,180 a year).
Do cooks make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $50,180 against $35,880 nationally, 40% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $46,630, so Phoenix pays 8% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for cook pay?
3 of 237 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,180 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.