salary$29,910 a year$14 an hour · median pay in the Baton Rouge, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$22,410per year
Top pay (top 10%)$42,290per year
Jobs in the area2,420people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Baton Rouge?
Expensive. Rent of $1,107 a month takes 44.4% 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 Baton Rouge, LA?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Baton Rouge, LA area is $29,910 a year ($14 an hour). Most earn between $22,410 and $42,290.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Baton Rouge?
Typical rent of $1,107 a month takes 44.4% 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 Baton Rouge, LA metro area.