The salary statistics and trend of restaurant cooks in the industry of full-service restaurants are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare restaurant cooks salaries in different industries within the accommodation and food services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $18,720 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $21,240 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $24,950 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $29,820 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $35,620 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for restaurant 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) restaurant cooks is $35,620. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $24,950. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent restaurant cooks is $18,720.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of restaurant cooks in the industry of Full-Service Restaurants from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $24,950 | 4.13% | 12.38% |
| 2016 | $23,920 | 4.31% | - |
| 2015 | $22,890 | 2.49% | - |
| 2014 | $22,320 | 1.48% | - |
| 2013 | $21,990 | 0.59% | - |
| 2012 | $21,860 | - | - |
The average salaries of restaurant cooks in ten industries within the accommodation and food services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of restaurant cooks in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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