salary$36,770 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Jacksonville, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$30,320per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,040per year
Jobs in the area7,770people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Jacksonville?
Expensive. Rent of $1,719 a month takes 56.1% 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 Jacksonville, FL?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Jacksonville, FL area is $36,770 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $30,320 and $45,040.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Jacksonville?
Typical rent of $1,719 a month takes 56.1% 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 Jacksonville, FL metro area.