salary$36,540 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$28,600per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,960per year
Jobs in the area1,400people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Provo?
Expensive. Rent of $1,375 a month takes 45.2% 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 Provo, UT?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT area is $36,540 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $28,600 and $45,960.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Provo?
Typical rent of $1,375 a month takes 45.2% 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 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT metro area.