Temp and flexible entry level cook positions in Boston pay $21.28-$28.88/hr — 52% above the national average, with a cost of living 52% above the U.S. baseline.
$21-$29
Per Hour
$1003
Weekly (40hrs)
152
Cost Index
EST
Time Zone
Entry Level Cooks in Boston earn $21.28-$28.88/hr, above the national average.
An Entry Level Cook learns the foundations of professional cooking while assisting line cooks and prep cooks during service. You handle basic food prep, follow recipes, run plates to the pass, and pick up technique on the job - the standard starting point for a US kitchen career.
Most entry level cook positions in Boston are available as temporary, part-time, or flexible shifts.
Top Industries in Boston
Monthly Costs
| $14–$18/hr |
| 93 |
| $1,350 |
| Baltimore, MD | $15–$20/hr | 107 | $1,600 |
Calculated for Entry Level Cook in Boston
Data based on BLS OEWS wage data and HUD 2024 fair market rents.
Based on avg Entry Level Cook rate of $25.08/hr at 40 hrs/wk.
Includes ~$150/week in estimated tips
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