salary$36,920 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$29,090per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,160per year
Jobs in the area37,210people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Fort Lauderdale?
Expensive. Rent of $2,109 a month takes 68.5% 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 Lauderdale, FL?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area is $36,920 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $29,090 and $47,160.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Fort Lauderdale?
Typical rent of $2,109 a month takes 68.5% 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 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area.