salary$37,080 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Richmond, VA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$29,520per year
Top pay (top 10%)$44,690per year
Jobs in the area6,160people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Richmond?
Expensive. Rent of $1,644 a month takes 53.2% 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 Richmond, VA?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Richmond, VA area is $37,080 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $29,520 and $44,690.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Richmond?
Typical rent of $1,644 a month takes 53.2% 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 Richmond, VA metro area.