How much does a cook make in Syracuse?
$34,490a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $16.58 an hour or $2,874 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.58
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 308
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $34,490Highest 10%: $38,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $33,560 | $16.13 | |
| Median | $34,490 | $16.58 | |
| 75th | $36,650 | $17.62 | |
| 90th | $38,180 | $18.36 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| New York, NY | $35,780 |
| Binghamton, NY | $34,290 |
| Buffalo, NY | $33,690 |
| Rochester, NY | $33,380 |
| Utica, NY | $33,100 |
| Albany, NY | $32,240 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,170 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $47,640 |
| Bartender | $46,710 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $42,830 |
| Cook | $40,450 |
| Cook | $38,740 |
| Food Server | $36,770 |
| Cook | $36,190 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $35,540 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $16.58 ($34,490 a year).
Do cooks make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $34,490 against $30,890 nationally, 12% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $35,770, so Syracuse pays 4% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for cook pay?
70 of 308 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,180 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.