salary$36,750 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$29,750per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,500per year
Jobs in the area2,890people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Palm Bay?
Expensive. Rent of $1,870 a month takes 61.1% 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 Palm Bay, FL?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL area is $36,750 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $29,750 and $45,500.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Palm Bay?
Typical rent of $1,870 a month takes 61.1% 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 Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area.