How much does a cook make in Charlottesville?
$33,970a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Charlottesville, VA metro area. That is $16.33 an hour or $2,831 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.33
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 78 of 308
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,140Median: $33,970Highest 10%: $40,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,140 | $14.01 | |
| 25th | $29,270 | $14.07 | |
| Median | $33,970 | $16.33 | |
| 75th | $34,820 | $16.74 | |
| 90th | $40,950 | $19.69 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Washington, DC | $35,800 |
| Richmond, VA | $29,570 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $29,290 |
| Roanoke, VA | $29,160 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $28,680 |
| Winchester, VA | $28,430 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $28,380 |
| Kingsport, TN | $26,930 |
Related jobs in Charlottesville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $61,990 |
| Bartender | $48,210 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $45,800 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $44,030 |
| Cook | $38,510 |
| Cook | $36,960 |
| Food Server | $34,250 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $34,210 |
| Dishwasher | $33,090 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $33,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Charlottesville?
The median hourly pay in the Charlottesville, VA metro area is $16.33 ($33,970 a year).
Do cooks make more in Charlottesville than the national average?
Yes: $33,970 against $30,890 nationally, 10% more.
How does Charlottesville compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $29,950, so Charlottesville pays 13% more.
Where does Charlottesville rank for cook pay?
78 of 308 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Charlottesville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $40,950 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.