salary$37,230 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Boise City, ID area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$27,170per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,410per year
Jobs in the area3,700people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Boise City?
Expensive. Rent of $1,711 a month takes 55.1% 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 Boise City, ID?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Boise City, ID area is $37,230 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $27,170 and $47,410.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Boise City?
Typical rent of $1,711 a month takes 55.1% 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 Boise City, ID metro area.