salary$35,940 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Savannah, GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$26,850per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,200per year
Jobs in the area2,570people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Savannah?
Expensive. Rent of $1,718 a month takes 57.4% 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 Savannah, GA?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Savannah, GA area is $35,940 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $26,850 and $46,200.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Savannah?
Typical rent of $1,718 a month takes 57.4% 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 Savannah, GA metro area.