How much does a cook make in Tampa?
$40,270a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $19.36 an hour or $3,356 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.36
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 63
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,000Median: $40,270Highest 10%: $46,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,000 | $13.46 | |
| 25th | $34,930 | $16.79 | |
| Median | $40,270 | $19.36 | |
| 75th | $44,520 | $21.40 | |
| 90th | $46,540 | $22.38 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Miami, FL | $42,890 |
| Orlando, FL | $35,250 |
Related jobs in Tampa
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $58,240 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $45,240 |
| Bartender | $37,460 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $37,070 |
| Cook | $37,010 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,330 |
| Cook | $35,040 |
| Cook | $34,740 |
| Food Server | $34,480 |
| Dishwasher | $31,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Tampa?
The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $19.36 ($40,270 a year).
Do cooks make more in Tampa than the national average?
Yes: $40,270 against $37,690 nationally, 7% more.
How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $39,520, so Tampa pays 2% more.
Where does Tampa rank for cook pay?
16 of 63 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Tampa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,540 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.