salary$37,230 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$27,370per year
Top pay (top 10%)$43,690per year
Jobs in the area29,040people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Atlanta?
Expensive. Rent of $1,999 a month takes 64.4% of the median restaurant cook salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a restaurant cook make in Atlanta, GA?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area is $37,230 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $27,370 and $43,690.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Atlanta?
Typical rent of $1,999 a month takes 64.4% of the median restaurant cook salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area.