How much does a cook make in Kenosha?
$29,100a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Kenosha, WI metro area. That is $13.99 an hour or $2,425 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.99
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 158 of 308
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,340Median: $29,100Highest 10%: $34,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,340 | $11.22 | |
| 25th | $28,370 | $13.64 | |
| Median | $29,100 | $13.99 | |
| 75th | $33,020 | $15.88 | |
| 90th | $34,240 | $16.46 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Minneapolis, MN | $36,380 |
| Duluth, MN | $30,790 |
| Janesville, WI | $29,930 |
| Madison, WI | $29,640 |
| Wausau, WI | $29,600 |
| Appleton, WI | $29,050 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $28,910 |
| Racine, WI | $28,810 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $28,750 |
| Green Bay, WI | $28,740 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $28,700 |
| La Crosse, WI | $28,590 |
Related jobs in Kenosha
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $59,530 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $38,760 |
| Cook | $38,150 |
| Cook | $36,730 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $34,840 |
| Food Server | $34,300 |
| Dishwasher | $29,960 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $29,480 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $29,070 |
| Host and Hostess | $28,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Kenosha?
The median hourly pay in the Kenosha, WI metro area is $13.99 ($29,100 a year).
Do cooks make more in Kenosha than the national average?
No: $29,100 against $30,890 nationally, 6% less.
How does Kenosha compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $28,920, so Kenosha pays 1% more.
Where does Kenosha rank for cook pay?
158 of 308 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Kenosha?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $34,240 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.