Cook Salary in the United States

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How much does a Cook make in the United States? The average Cook salary in the United States is $37,508 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $34,060 and $44,142. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Cook Children's Health Care System - PROSPER , TX
Location. Prosper Medical Office Building. Department. Ear Nose Throat Clinic. Shift. First Shift (United States of America). Standard Weekly Hours. 40. Summary
- 151 days ago
Child Care Teacher - Cook County/City of Chicago
Bright Horizons - CHICAGO , IL
Child Care Infant Teacher - Bright Horizons at Cook County/City of Chicago. 40 N Dearborn Chicago, IL, 60602. Grow your teaching career with. Bright Horizons. w
- 33 days ago
Cook
Island 16: Cinema de Lux - SAYVILLE , NY
o FREE Movie tickets, Competitive Hourly Rates, Flexible Schedules, Advancement Opportunities. o Positions include Stand Attendants, Cooks & Bartenders. o Ful
- 17 days ago
Cook
Island 16: Cinema de Lux - CENTEREACH , NY
o FREE Movie tickets, Competitive Hourly Rates, Flexible Schedules, Advancement Opportunities. o Positions include Stand Attendants, Cooks & Bartenders. o Ful
- 17 days ago
Cook
Island 16: Cinema de Lux - CORAM , NY
o FREE Movie tickets, Competitive Hourly Rates, Flexible Schedules, Advancement Opportunities. o Positions include Stand Attendants, Cooks & Bartenders. o Ful
- 17 days ago
Cook
Island 16: Cinema de Lux - SAINT JAMES , NY
o FREE Movie tickets, Competitive Hourly Rates, Flexible Schedules, Advancement Opportunities. o Positions include Stand Attendants, Cooks & Bartenders. o Ful
- 17 days ago

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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37508

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
34340
44601
37837
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cook in the United States. The base salary for Cook ranges from $34,060 to $44,142 with the average base salary of $37,508. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $34,340 to $44,601 with the average total cash compensation of $37,837.

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Skills associated with Cook: Resident, Timely

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