salary$35,520 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Huntsville, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$27,610per year
Top pay (top 10%)$44,660per year
Jobs in the area1,800people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Huntsville?
Expensive. Rent of $1,364 a month takes 46.1% 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 Huntsville, AL?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Huntsville, AL area is $35,520 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $27,610 and $44,660.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Huntsville?
Typical rent of $1,364 a month takes 46.1% 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 Huntsville, AL metro area.