Temp and flexible line cook positions in Durham pay $15.00-$20.68/hr — 4% below the national average, with a cost of living 6% below the U.S. baseline.
$15-$21
Per Hour
$714
Weekly (40hrs)
94
Cost Index
EST
Time Zone
Top Industries in Durham
Monthly Costs
Line Cooks in Durham earn $15.00-$20.68/hr, below the national average.
Line Cooks prepare food items according to recipes, operate cooking equipment, and maintain kitchen stations. They work on the front lines of restaurant kitchens during service.
Most line cook positions in Durham are available as temporary, part-time, or flexible shifts.
Calculated for Line Cook in Durham
Data based on BLS OEWS wage data and HUD 2024 fair market rents.
Based on avg Line Cook rate of $17.84/hr at 40 hrs/wk.
Includes ~$150/week in estimated tips
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0-1 years
Line Cook
1-3 years
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3-5 years
Sous Chef
5+ years
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