How much does a cook make in Las Vegas?
$51,220a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area. That is $24.63 an hour or $4,268 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.63
- Vs. national median
- +36%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 63
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,240Median: $51,220Highest 10%: $58,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,240 | $17.90 | |
| 25th | $44,350 | $21.32 | |
| Median | $51,220 | $24.63 | |
| 75th | $57,060 | $27.43 | |
| 90th | $58,920 | $28.33 |
Other cities in Nevada
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Las Vegas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $62,380 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $44,710 |
| Cook | $39,560 |
| Cook | $38,800 |
| Cook | $37,770 |
| 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 $24.63 ($51,220 a year).
Do cooks make more in Las Vegas than the national average?
Yes: $51,220 against $37,690 nationally, 36% more.
How does Las Vegas compare with the rest of Nevada?
The median in Nevada is $51,220, so Las Vegas pays 0% more.
Where does Las Vegas rank for cook pay?
3 of 63 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Las Vegas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,920 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.