salary$28,440 a year$14 an hour · median pay in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$22,060per year
Top pay (top 10%)$37,630per year
Jobs in the area1,240people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Shreveport?
Expensive. Rent of $1,040 a month takes 43.9% 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.
Restaurant Cook pay in similar cities
Other jobs in Shreveport
Registered NurseNurse PractitionerLicensed Practical NurseNursing AssistantMedical AssistantPharmacistPhysician AssistantDental HygienistElementary School TeacherSoftware DeveloperComputer Systems AnalystAccountantMarket Research AnalystOperations Manager
Frequently asked questions
How much does a restaurant cook make in Shreveport, LA?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area is $28,440 a year ($14 an hour). Most earn between $22,060 and $37,630.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Shreveport?
Typical rent of $1,040 a month takes 43.9% 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 Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area.