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ByLocal Market Research Team
Reviewed by Indeed Flex Editorial Board
Updated January 15, 2026
Hospitality
St. Louis, MO

Line Cook Jobs in St. Louis

Temp and flexible line cook positions in St. Louis pay $15.00-$20.02/hr — 5% below the national average, with a cost of living 9% below the U.S. baseline.

$15-$20

Per Hour

$700

Weekly (40hrs)

91

Cost Index

CST

Time Zone

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Quick Facts

Top Industries in St. Louis

Healthcare
Finance
Logistics
Manufacturing

Monthly Costs

1-Bed Rent$1150
Groceries$310
Transport$80
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About Line Cook Jobs in St. Louis

Line Cooks in St. Louis earn $15.00-$20.02/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 St. Louis are available as temporary, part-time, or flexible shifts.

Line Cook Pay: St. Louis vs Nearby Cities

CityHourly PayCost of Living1-Bed Rent
St. Louis, MO$15–$20/hr91$1,150
Columbus, OH$15–$19/hr88$1,200
Chicago, IL$16–$24/hr107$1,700
Cincinnati, OH$15–$18/hr84$1,150
Cleveland, OH$15–$18/hr82$1,000
Worker Proprietary Metric

Worker Affordability Score

Calculated for Line Cook in St. Louis

2.4x
Tight Budget
66
Hours to pay rent
41%
Rent / gross income
645
Monthly disposable
22% more affordable than US national average

Data based on BLS OEWS wage data and HUD 2024 fair market rents.

What You’ll Actually Earn in St. Louis

Monthly Income (40 hrs/wk)
Gross monthly$3,033
Est. taxes (~22%)-$667
Take-home$2,366
After Essential Costs
1-Bed Rent$1,150
Groceries + transport$390
Remaining$826

Based on avg Line Cook rate of $17.51/hr at 40 hrs/wk.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare dishes according to recipes and standards
  • Manage assigned cooking station (grill, sauté, etc.)
  • Maintain food quality and presentation
  • Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines
  • Prep ingredients before service

Skills & Requirements

Key Skills
Cooking techniques
Speed under pressure
Food safety
Station management
Teamwork
Requirements
  • Basic cooking knowledge
  • 6+ months kitchen experience preferred
  • Food handler certification
  • Ability to work in high-heat environment

Earnings Calculator for St. Louis

Calculate Your Line Cook Earningsin St. Louis
$18/hr
$15/hr$20.02/hr
25 hr
5 hr (Part-time)50 hr (Full-time+)
Weekly
$600
Monthly
$2,598
Yearly
$31,200

Includes ~$150/week in estimated tips

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Career Path from Line Cook

Prep Cook

0-1 years

Line Cook

1-3 years

Chef de Partie

3-5 years

Sous Chef

5+ years

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Related Resources

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Data Sources & Methodology

The information on this page is compiled from the following sources:

  1. [1]
    BLS QCEW — Employment and wage data at state and county level by industry.Visit
  2. [2]
    BLS CES — Monthly survey of ~670,000 worksites providing industry-level employment and earnings data.Visit
  3. [3]
    Census ACS — Demographic, economic, and housing data for communities.Visit
  4. [4]
    Indeed Hiring Lab — Monthly posted-wage data by job title from Indeed job listings.Visit
  5. [5]
    MWPVL — Comprehensive database of distribution center and warehouse locations.Visit
  6. [6]
    DOL/State Labor Depts — Minimum wage rates, tip credits, licensing requirements, and regulations by state.Visit

Data Freshness

CategoryCost of Living
Last Updated2026-01-15
Next Update2027-01-15

We strive to keep all data accurate and up-to-date. Pay rates may vary based on location, experience, and employer.

About this data

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