salary$37,370 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$30,560per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,550per year
Jobs in the area9,940people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Kansas City?
Expensive. Rent of $1,535 a month takes 49.3% 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 Kansas City, MO?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Kansas City, MO-KS area is $37,370 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $30,560 and $46,550.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Kansas City?
Typical rent of $1,535 a month takes 49.3% 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 Kansas City, MO-KS metro area.