How much does a cook make in Georgia?
$26,940a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Georgia. That is $12.95 an hour or $2,245 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.95
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,800Median: $26,940Highest 10%: $36,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,800 | $10.00 | |
| 25th | $21,880 | $10.52 | |
| Median | $26,940 | $12.95 | |
| 75th | $32,060 | $15.41 | |
| 90th | $36,810 | $17.70 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Gainesville, GA | $27,890 |
| Atlanta, GA | $26,940 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 42. Arkansas | $27,710 |
| 43. South Carolina | $27,420 |
| 44. North Carolina | $27,190 |
| 45. Georgia | $26,940 |
| 46. Ohio | $26,870 |
| 47. Montana | $26,770 |
| 48. Louisiana | $24,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $12.95 ($26,940 a year).
Do cooks make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $26,940 against $30,890 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Georgia rank for cook pay?
Georgia ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays cooks the most?
Gainesville, GA, with a median of $27,890 a year.
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.