How much does a cook make in New York?
$42,630a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $20.50 an hour or $3,553 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.50
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 63
- Jobs in the area
- 830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,430Median: $42,630Highest 10%: $58,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,430 | $17.51 | |
| 25th | $36,430 | $17.51 | |
| Median | $42,630 | $20.50 | |
| 75th | $49,380 | $23.74 | |
| 90th | $58,870 | $28.30 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Buffalo, NY | $38,580 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $71,780 |
| Bartender | $61,220 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $48,690 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $47,610 |
| Cook | $46,870 |
| Cook | $43,740 |
| Food Server | $39,120 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $36,980 |
| Host and Hostess | $36,500 |
| Cook | $35,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $20.50 ($42,630 a year).
Do cooks make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $42,630 against $37,690 nationally, 13% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $43,000, so New York pays 1% less.
Where does New York rank for cook pay?
14 of 63 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,870 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.