How much does a cook make in Fayetteville?
$23,430a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Fayetteville, NC metro area. That is $11.26 an hour or $1,953 a month.
- Hourly
- $11.26
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 286 of 308
- Jobs in the area
- 3,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,110Median: $23,430Highest 10%: $28,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,110 | $9.67 | |
| 25th | $22,170 | $10.66 | |
| Median | $23,430 | $11.26 | |
| 75th | $27,430 | $13.19 | |
| 90th | $28,930 | $13.91 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Durham, NC | $29,190 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $28,380 |
| Raleigh, NC | $28,220 |
| Asheville, NC | $28,120 |
| Greensboro, NC | $27,880 |
| Charlotte, NC | $27,690 |
| Hickory, NC | $27,550 |
| Wilmington, NC | $27,500 |
| Burlington, NC | $27,450 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $27,280 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $26,610 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $23,710 |
| Greenville, NC | $23,600 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $22,900 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $22,510 |
Related jobs in Fayetteville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $57,830 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $38,760 |
| Cook | $37,200 |
| Bartender | $34,880 |
| Cook | $32,720 |
| Food Server | $29,730 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $29,520 |
| Dishwasher | $29,470 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $28,170 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $27,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Fayetteville?
The median hourly pay in the Fayetteville, NC metro area is $11.26 ($23,430 a year).
Do cooks make more in Fayetteville than the national average?
No: $23,430 against $30,890 nationally, 24% less.
How does Fayetteville compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $27,190, so Fayetteville pays 14% less.
Where does Fayetteville rank for cook pay?
286 of 308 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Fayetteville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $20,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $28,930 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.