salary$38,370 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,450per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,400per year
Jobs in the area1,930people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Fort Collins?
Expensive. Rent of $1,853 a month takes 58.0% 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 Fort Collins, CO?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO area is $38,370 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $34,450 and $47,400.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Fort Collins?
Typical rent of $1,853 a month takes 58.0% 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 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area.