salary$34,610 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Tallahassee, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$28,040per year
Top pay (top 10%)$43,150per year
Jobs in the area1,520people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Tallahassee?
Expensive. Rent of $1,480 a month takes 51.3% 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 Tallahassee, FL?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Tallahassee, FL area is $34,610 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $28,040 and $43,150.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Tallahassee?
Typical rent of $1,480 a month takes 51.3% 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 Tallahassee, FL metro area.