salary$39,170 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,940per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,500per year
Jobs in the area21,780people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Phoenix?
Expensive. Rent of $1,893 a month takes 58.0% 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 Phoenix, AZ?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area is $39,170 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $34,940 and $46,500.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Phoenix?
Typical rent of $1,893 a month takes 58.0% 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area.