How much does a cook make in Burlington?
$57,320a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area. That is $27.56 an hour or $4,777 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.56
- Vs. national median
- +52%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 63
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,950Median: $57,320Highest 10%: $70,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,950 | $18.73 | |
| 25th | $45,520 | $21.88 | |
| Median | $57,320 | $27.56 | |
| 75th | $58,380 | $28.07 | |
| 90th | $70,810 | $34.04 |
Other cities in Vermont
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Burlington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $69,920 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $61,620 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $51,440 |
| Bartender | $49,070 |
| Cook | $47,390 |
| Cook | $45,390 |
| Food Server | $41,090 |
| Cook | $38,890 |
| Cook | $38,690 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $37,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Burlington?
The median hourly pay in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area is $27.56 ($57,320 a year).
Do cooks make more in Burlington than the national average?
Yes: $57,320 against $37,690 nationally, 52% more.
How does Burlington compare with the rest of Vermont?
The median in Vermont is $41,250, so Burlington pays 39% more.
Where does Burlington rank for cook pay?
1 of 63 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,810 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.