salary$32,720 a year$16 an hour · median pay in the Fayetteville, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$26,960per year
Top pay (top 10%)$38,860per year
Jobs in the area1,210people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Fayetteville?
Expensive. Rent of $1,530 a month takes 56.1% 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 Fayetteville, NC?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Fayetteville, NC area is $32,720 a year ($16 an hour). Most earn between $26,960 and $38,860.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Fayetteville?
Typical rent of $1,530 a month takes 56.1% 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 Fayetteville, NC metro area.