Line Cook wage data, wages by experience level, and regional analysis.
Average Wage
$18.5/hr
Wage Growth
+3.9%
Workers Employed
429,000
Wage Range
$15.7-$21.3
Wage distribution across experience levels
Change
+3.9%
Absolute Change
+$0.70/hr
Data-driven insights and recommendations
Best Value Market
Dallas
Dallas offers the best wage-to-cost-of-living ratio for line cooks.
View details for best value marketNominal wages by region
Las Vegas
NVLas Vegas-Henderson-Paradise
$19.50/hr
Chicago
ILChicago-Naperville-Elgin
$19.50/hr
Dallas
TXDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington
$19.00/hr
Philadelphia
PAPhiladelphia-Camden-Wilmington
$18.50/hr
Austin
TXAustin-Round Rock-Georgetown
$18.50/hr
Charlotte
NCCharlotte-Concord-Gastonia
$18.00/hr
Nashville
TNNashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin
$17.50/hr
Atlanta
GAAtlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta
$17.50/hr
Columbus
OHColumbus
$17.00/hr
Orlando
FLOrlando-Kissimmee-Sanford
$17.00/hr
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