salary$36,760 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Green Bay, WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$27,030per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,180per year
Jobs in the area1,620people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Green Bay?
Expensive. Rent of $1,307 a month takes 42.7% 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 Green Bay, WI?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Green Bay, WI area is $36,760 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $27,030 and $45,180.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Green Bay?
Typical rent of $1,307 a month takes 42.7% 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 Green Bay, WI metro area.