salary$33,030 a year$16 an hour · median pay in the Mobile, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$24,130per year
Top pay (top 10%)$43,540per year
Jobs in the area1,310people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Mobile?
Expensive. Rent of $1,257 a month takes 45.7% 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 Mobile, AL?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Mobile, AL area is $33,030 a year ($16 an hour). Most earn between $24,130 and $43,540.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Mobile?
Typical rent of $1,257 a month takes 45.7% 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 Mobile, AL metro area.