salary$34,340 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Birmingham, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$28,500per year
Top pay (top 10%)$38,590per year
Jobs in the area4,020people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Birmingham?
Expensive. Rent of $1,291 a month takes 45.1% 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 Birmingham, AL?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Birmingham, AL area is $34,340 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $28,500 and $38,590.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Birmingham?
Typical rent of $1,291 a month takes 45.1% 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 Birmingham, AL metro area.