salary$30,690 a year$15 an hour · median pay in the Tuscaloosa, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$24,850per year
Top pay (top 10%)$38,110per year
Jobs in the area890people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Tuscaloosa?
Expensive. Rent of $1,248 a month takes 48.8% 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 Tuscaloosa, AL?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Tuscaloosa, AL area is $30,690 a year ($15 an hour). Most earn between $24,850 and $38,110.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Tuscaloosa?
Typical rent of $1,248 a month takes 48.8% 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 Tuscaloosa, AL metro area.