How much does a cook make in Burlington?
$38,690a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area. That is $18.60 an hour or $3,224 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.60
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 308
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,380Median: $38,690Highest 10%: $39,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,380 | $16.53 | |
| 25th | $38,230 | $18.38 | |
| Median | $38,690 | $18.60 | |
| 75th | $39,550 | $19.01 | |
| 90th | $39,650 | $19.06 |
Other cities in Vermont
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Burlington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $69,920 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $61,620 |
| Cook | $57,320 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $51,440 |
| Bartender | $49,070 |
| Cook | $47,390 |
| Cook | $45,390 |
| Food Server | $41,090 |
| Cook | $38,890 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $37,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Burlington?
The median hourly pay in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area is $18.60 ($38,690 a year).
Do cooks make more in Burlington than the national average?
Yes: $38,690 against $30,890 nationally, 25% more.
How does Burlington compare with the rest of Vermont?
The median in Vermont is $38,230, so Burlington pays 1% more.
Where does Burlington rank for cook pay?
29 of 308 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,650 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.