salary$44,100 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the Vallejo, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,810per year
Top pay (top 10%)$49,120per year
Jobs in the area1,020people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Vallejo?
Expensive. Rent of $2,492 a month takes 67.8% 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 Vallejo, CA?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Vallejo, CA area is $44,100 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $37,810 and $49,120.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Vallejo?
Typical rent of $2,492 a month takes 67.8% 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 Vallejo, CA metro area.