The salary statistics and trend of cooks in the industry of full-service restaurants are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare cooks salaries in different industries within the accommodation and food services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $18,510 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $20,880 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $24,630 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $29,580 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $35,270 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for cooks in the industry of full-service restaurants. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) cooks is $35,270. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $24,630. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent cooks is $18,510.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of cooks in the industry of Full-Service Restaurants from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $24,630 | 4.18% | 12.55% |
| 2016 | $23,600 | 4.32% | - |
| 2015 | $22,580 | 2.57% | - |
| 2014 | $22,000 | 1.36% | - |
| 2013 | $21,700 | 0.74% | - |
| 2012 | $21,540 | - | - |
The average salaries of cooks in ten industries within the accommodation and food services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of cooks in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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