salary$44,460 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,230per year
Top pay (top 10%)$55,010per year
Jobs in the area54,320people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Torrance?
Expensive. Rent of $2,829 a month takes 76.4% 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 Torrance, CA?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area is $44,460 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $37,230 and $55,010.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Torrance?
Typical rent of $2,829 a month takes 76.4% 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 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area.