Lead Cook Salary in the United States

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How much does a Lead Cook make in the United States? The average Lead Cook salary in the United States is $42,574 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $37,676 and $47,952. 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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Lead Cook

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Lead Cook - Private School
Brock & Company Inc. - ASHBURNHAM , MA
Description. Lead Cook - Private School. Full-Time Benefits Eligible. Wage: $22.50 per hour. Brock & Company, Inc. is the premier provider of contract food mana
- 6 days ago
Lead Cook - Summer Camp
Brock & Company Inc. - BECKET , MA
Description. Lead Cook - Summer Camp. Full-Time Seasonal Employment. Mid-May - Labor Day. Wage: $25.00 per hour. Brock & Company, Inc. is the premier provider o
- 6 days ago
MWR Lead Cook with Security Clearance
Department of the Navy - CORONADO , CA
Duties * Receives "short-orders" and prepares a variety of convenient food items that require little processing, such as hamburgers, sandwiches, fries, and othe
- 1 day ago
Lead Cook
Wegmans Food Markets - NORWALK , CT
Schedule. Full time. Availability. Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends). Age Requirement. Must be 18 years or older. Location. Norwalk, CT. Address
- 135 days ago
Lead Line Cook
Pacchioni's - ORLANDO , FL
Company Description. Pacchioni’s is a culinary destination in Orlando, FL, specializing in world-inspired cheesesteaks that blend tradition and creativity to de
- 1 day ago
Lead Cook - Summer Camp
Brock & Company Inc. - BECKET , MA
Description. Lead Cook - Summer Camp. Full-Time Seasonal Employment. Mid-May - Labor Day. Wage: $25.00 per hour. Brock & Company, Inc. is the premier provider o
- 5 days ago

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Cook in the United States. The base salary for Lead Cook ranges from $37,676 to $47,952 with the average base salary of $42,574. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $37,792 to $48,068 with the average total cash compensation of $42,699.

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Skills associated with Lead Cook: Food Preparation, Reporting, Station

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