How much does a cook make in Colorado Springs?
$36,560a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area. That is $17.58 an hour or $3,047 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.58
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 308
- Jobs in the area
- 1,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,030Median: $36,560Highest 10%: $39,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,030 | $14.92 | |
| 25th | $31,940 | $15.36 | |
| Median | $36,560 | $17.58 | |
| 75th | $37,360 | $17.96 | |
| 90th | $39,280 | $18.88 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Denver, CO | $38,530 |
| Boulder, CO | $36,250 |
| Greeley, CO | $35,840 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $35,230 |
| Pueblo, CO | $34,180 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $33,980 |
Related jobs in Colorado Springs
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $59,180 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $46,230 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $45,390 |
| Cook | $39,110 |
| Cook | $38,000 |
| Bartender | $37,700 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $37,450 |
| Food Server | $36,690 |
| Host and Hostess | $36,350 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $35,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Colorado Springs?
The median hourly pay in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area is $17.58 ($36,560 a year).
Do cooks make more in Colorado Springs than the national average?
Yes: $36,560 against $30,890 nationally, 18% more.
How does Colorado Springs compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $36,900, so Colorado Springs pays 1% less.
Where does Colorado Springs rank for cook pay?
46 of 308 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Colorado Springs?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,280 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.