How much does a cook make in Phoenix?
$33,190a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $15.96 an hour or $2,766 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.96
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 87 of 308
- Jobs in the area
- 7,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,960Median: $33,190Highest 10%: $36,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,960 | $14.88 | |
| 25th | $31,400 | $15.10 | |
| Median | $33,190 | $15.96 | |
| 75th | $35,610 | $17.12 | |
| 90th | $36,690 | $17.64 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $33,950 |
| Tucson, AZ | $30,830 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $61,400 |
| Cook | $50,180 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $47,530 |
| Cook | $46,960 |
| Bartender | $46,940 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $42,100 |
| Cook | $40,120 |
| Cook | $39,170 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $38,200 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $37,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $15.96 ($33,190 a year).
Do cooks make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $33,190 against $30,890 nationally, 7% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $32,660, so Phoenix pays 2% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for cook pay?
87 of 308 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,690 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.