salary$31,650 a year$15 an hour · median pay in the Macon-Bibb County, GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$23,880per year
Top pay (top 10%)$37,690per year
Jobs in the area970people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Macon?
Expensive. Rent of $1,276 a month takes 48.4% 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 Macon, GA?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Macon-Bibb County, GA area is $31,650 a year ($15 an hour). Most earn between $23,880 and $37,690.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Macon?
Typical rent of $1,276 a month takes 48.4% 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 Macon-Bibb County, GA metro area.