salary$38,800 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$30,390per year
Top pay (top 10%)$58,520per year
Jobs in the area22,530people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Las Vegas?
Expensive. Rent of $1,806 a month takes 55.9% 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 Las Vegas, NV?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV area is $38,800 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $30,390 and $58,520.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Las Vegas?
Typical rent of $1,806 a month takes 55.9% 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 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area.