salary$37,460 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$31,840per year
Top pay (top 10%)$49,660per year
Jobs in the area8,850people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Providence?
Expensive. Rent of $1,964 a month takes 62.9% 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 Providence, RI?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area is $37,460 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $31,840 and $49,660.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Providence?
Typical rent of $1,964 a month takes 62.9% 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area.