How much does a cook make in New York?
$35,770a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in New York. That is $17.20 an hour or $2,981 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.20
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,770Median: $35,770Highest 10%: $40,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,770 | $15.75 | |
| 25th | $33,340 | $16.03 | |
| Median | $35,770 | $17.20 | |
| 75th | $38,130 | $18.33 | |
| 90th | $40,250 | $19.35 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kingston, NY | $37,150 |
| New York, NY | $35,780 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $35,490 |
| Syracuse, NY | $34,490 |
| Binghamton, NY | $34,290 |
| Buffalo, NY | $33,690 |
| Rochester, NY | $33,380 |
| Utica, NY | $33,100 |
| Albany, NY | $32,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 8. Massachusetts | $37,870 |
| 9. Colorado | $36,900 |
| 10. Maine | $36,350 |
| 11. New York | $35,770 |
| 12. Rhode Island | $35,230 |
| 13. Connecticut | $34,980 |
| 14. Illinois | $34,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $17.20 ($35,770 a year).
Do cooks make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $35,770 against $30,890 nationally, 16% more.
Where does New York rank for cook pay?
New York ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays cooks the most?
Kingston, NY, with a median of $37,150 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.