salary$42,450 a year$20 an hour · median pay in the Urban Honolulu, HI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$30,270per year
Top pay (top 10%)$62,550per year
Jobs in the area6,960people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Urban Honolulu?
Expensive. Rent of $2,226 a month takes 62.9% 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a restaurant cook make in Urban Honolulu, HI?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Urban Honolulu, HI area is $42,450 a year ($20 an hour). Most earn between $30,270 and $62,550.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Urban Honolulu?
Typical rent of $2,226 a month takes 62.9% 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 Urban Honolulu, HI metro area.