salary$36,610 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$26,910per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,300per year
Jobs in the area9,180people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Carmel?
Expensive. Rent of $2,004 a month takes 65.7% 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 Carmel, IN?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area is $36,610 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $26,910 and $45,300.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Carmel?
Typical rent of $2,004 a month takes 65.7% 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 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area.