salary$30,690 a year$15 an hour · median pay in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$27,150per year
Top pay (top 10%)$37,140per year
Jobs in the area3,560people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Little Rock?
Expensive. Rent of $1,277 a month takes 49.9% 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 Little Rock, AR?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR area is $30,690 a year ($15 an hour). Most earn between $27,150 and $37,140.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Little Rock?
Typical rent of $1,277 a month takes 49.9% 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 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area.