salary$38,270 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$29,750per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,010per year
Jobs in the area24,220people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Philadelphia?
Expensive. Rent of $1,814 a month takes 56.9% 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 Philadelphia, PA?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area is $38,270 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $29,750 and $47,010.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Philadelphia?
Typical rent of $1,814 a month takes 56.9% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area.