How much does a cook make in Salt Lake City?
$34,160a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $16.42 an hour or $2,847 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.42
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 76 of 308
- Jobs in the area
- 1,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,320Median: $34,160Highest 10%: $47,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,320 | $14.10 | |
| 25th | $30,050 | $14.45 | |
| Median | $34,160 | $16.42 | |
| 75th | $37,140 | $17.86 | |
| 90th | $47,340 | $22.76 |
Other cities in Utah
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Provo, UT | $34,700 |
| St. George, UT | $31,800 |
| Logan, UT | $30,500 |
| Ogden, UT | $28,870 |
Related jobs in Salt Lake City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $60,030 |
| Cook | $39,870 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $39,570 |
| Cook | $39,040 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $38,860 |
| Cook | $36,700 |
| Dishwasher | $34,480 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $33,370 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $32,320 |
| Food Server | $31,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Salt Lake City?
The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $16.42 ($34,160 a year).
Do cooks make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?
Yes: $34,160 against $30,890 nationally, 11% more.
How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?
The median in Utah is $31,800, so Salt Lake City pays 7% more.
Where does Salt Lake City rank for cook pay?
76 of 308 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Salt Lake City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,340 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.