salary$34,490 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Fort Wayne, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$26,000per year
Top pay (top 10%)$39,860per year
Jobs in the area2,030people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Fort Wayne?
Expensive. Rent of $1,242 a month takes 43.2% 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 Wayne, IN?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Fort Wayne, IN area is $34,490 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $26,000 and $39,860.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Fort Wayne?
Typical rent of $1,242 a month takes 43.2% 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 Wayne, IN metro area.