salary$36,700 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$29,000per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,300per year
Jobs in the area4,600people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Salt Lake City?
Expensive. Rent of $1,608 a month takes 52.6% 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 Salt Lake City, UT?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT area is $36,700 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $29,000 and $47,300.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Salt Lake City?
Typical rent of $1,608 a month takes 52.6% 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 Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area.