salary$44,230 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,750per year
Top pay (top 10%)$48,470per year
Jobs in the area9,240people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Sacramento?
Expensive. Rent of $2,152 a month takes 58.4% 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 Sacramento, CA?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area is $44,230 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $36,750 and $48,470.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Sacramento?
Typical rent of $2,152 a month takes 58.4% 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 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area.