salary$43,400 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,390per year
Top pay (top 10%)$50,240per year
Jobs in the area3,970people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Bridgeport?
Expensive. Rent of $1,875 a month takes 51.8% 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 Bridgeport, CT?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area is $43,400 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $36,390 and $50,240.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Bridgeport?
Typical rent of $1,875 a month takes 51.8% 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 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area.