salary$38,740 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Syracuse, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,320per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,080per year
Jobs in the area1,890people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Syracuse?
Expensive. Rent of $1,328 a month takes 41.1% 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 Syracuse, NY?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Syracuse, NY area is $38,740 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $34,320 and $46,080.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Syracuse?
Typical rent of $1,328 a month takes 41.1% 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 Syracuse, NY metro area.