How much does a cook make in Seattle?
$53,910a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $25.92 an hour or $4,493 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.92
- Vs. national median
- +43%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 63
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,460Median: $53,910Highest 10%: $53,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,460 | $25.22 | |
| 25th | $52,490 | $25.24 | |
| Median | $53,910 | $25.92 | |
| 75th | $53,950 | $25.94 | |
| 90th | $53,950 | $25.94 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Portland, OR | $44,340 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $80,330 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $61,610 |
| Bartender | $58,180 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $57,280 |
| Cook | $51,530 |
| Cook | $50,870 |
| Cook | $47,730 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $45,120 |
| Cook | $44,030 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $43,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $25.92 ($53,910 a year).
Do cooks make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $53,910 against $37,690 nationally, 43% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $52,510, so Seattle pays 3% more.
Where does Seattle rank for cook pay?
2 of 63 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,950 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.