How much does a cook make in Atlanta?
$26,940a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $12.95 an hour or $2,245 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.95
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 234 of 308
- Jobs in the area
- 7,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,800Median: $26,940Highest 10%: $36,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,800 | $10.00 | |
| 25th | $23,350 | $11.23 | |
| Median | $26,940 | $12.95 | |
| 75th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 90th | $36,850 | $17.72 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Gainesville, GA | $27,890 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $26,920 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $26,890 |
| Augusta, GA | $26,780 |
| Brunswick, GA | $26,750 |
| Columbus, GA | $26,560 |
| Valdosta, GA | $23,640 |
| Macon, GA | $23,140 |
| Albany, GA | $22,550 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $74,660 |
| Cook | $42,960 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $39,240 |
| Cook | $37,230 |
| Cook | $37,080 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,090 |
| Food Server | $33,560 |
| Dishwasher | $31,780 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $29,470 |
| Host and Hostess | $28,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $12.95 ($26,940 a year).
Do cooks make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $26,940 against $30,890 nationally, 13% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $26,940, so Atlanta pays 0% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for cook pay?
234 of 308 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $20,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,850 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.