How much does a cook make in Sacramento?
$38,980a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $18.74 an hour or $3,248 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.74
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 63
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,870Median: $38,980Highest 10%: $44,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,870 | $18.21 | |
| 25th | $38,430 | $18.48 | |
| Median | $38,980 | $18.74 | |
| 75th | $39,870 | $19.17 | |
| 90th | $44,200 | $21.25 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Santa Rosa, CA | $47,840 |
| San Jose, CA | $44,740 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $43,680 |
| San Francisco, CA | $42,860 |
| Salinas, CA | $39,640 |
| San Diego, CA | $38,870 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $38,850 |
| Riverside, CA | $37,040 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $57,870 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $46,840 |
| Cook | $45,020 |
| Cook | $44,230 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $42,860 |
| Cook | $42,210 |
| Cook | $38,480 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $38,480 |
| Food Server | $38,460 |
| Dishwasher | $36,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $18.74 ($38,980 a year).
Do cooks make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $38,980 against $37,690 nationally, 3% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $42,860, so Sacramento pays 9% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for cook pay?
24 of 63 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,200 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.