salary$39,100 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the New Haven, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,080per year
Top pay (top 10%)$49,420per year
Jobs in the area2,350people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford New Haven?
Expensive. Rent of $2,010 a month takes 61.7% 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 New Haven, CT?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the New Haven, CT area is $39,100 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $36,080 and $49,420.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in New Haven?
Typical rent of $2,010 a month takes 61.7% 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 New Haven, CT metro area.