How much does a cook make in Honolulu?
$39,870a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area. That is $19.17 an hour or $3,323 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.17
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 63
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,430Median: $39,870Highest 10%: $45,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,430 | $16.55 | |
| 25th | $35,240 | $16.94 | |
| Median | $39,870 | $19.17 | |
| 75th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| 90th | $45,760 | $22.00 |
Other cities in Hawaii
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Honolulu
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Bartender | $75,340 |
| Chef and Head Cook | $74,380 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $60,250 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $50,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $48,310 |
| Host and Hostess | $47,110 |
| Cook | $46,780 |
| Cook | $42,450 |
| Cook | $40,860 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $37,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Honolulu?
The median hourly pay in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area is $19.17 ($39,870 a year).
Do cooks make more in Honolulu than the national average?
Yes: $39,870 against $37,690 nationally, 6% more.
How does Honolulu compare with the rest of Hawaii?
The median in Hawaii is $39,870, so Honolulu pays 0% more.
Where does Honolulu rank for cook pay?
19 of 63 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Honolulu?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,760 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.