How much does a cook make in Phoenix?
$46,960a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $22.58 an hour or $3,913 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.58
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 63
- Jobs in the area
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,500Median: $46,960Highest 10%: $61,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,500 | $18.03 | |
| 25th | $40,330 | $19.39 | |
| Median | $46,960 | $22.58 | |
| 75th | $47,390 | $22.78 | |
| 90th | $61,110 | $29.38 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Tucson, AZ | $38,800 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $61,400 |
| Cook | $50,180 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $47,530 |
| 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 $22.58 ($46,960 a year).
Do cooks make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $46,960 against $37,690 nationally, 25% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $41,740, so Phoenix pays 13% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for cook pay?
6 of 63 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,110 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.