salary$36,130 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Pittsburgh, PA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$21,930per year
Top pay (top 10%)$43,650per year
Jobs in the area13,260people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Pittsburgh?
Expensive. Rent of $1,621 a month takes 53.8% 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 Pittsburgh, PA?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Pittsburgh, PA area is $36,130 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $21,930 and $43,650.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Pittsburgh?
Typical rent of $1,621 a month takes 53.8% 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 Pittsburgh, PA metro area.