Temp and flexible line cook positions in San Jose pay $24.90-$36.52/hr — 66% above the national average, with a cost of living 66% above the U.S. baseline.
$25-$37
Per Hour
$1228
Weekly (40hrs)
166
Cost Index
PST
Time Zone
Top Industries in San Jose
Monthly Costs
Line Cooks in San Jose earn $24.90-$36.52/hr, above 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 San Jose are available as temporary, part-time, or flexible shifts.
Calculated for Line Cook in San Jose
Data based on BLS OEWS wage data and HUD 2024 fair market rents.
Based on avg Line Cook rate of $30.71/hr at 40 hrs/wk.
Includes ~$150/week in estimated tips
Open Full Pay CalculatorPrep Cook
0-1 years
Line Cook
1-3 years
Chef de Partie
3-5 years
Sous Chef
5+ years
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