salary$42,060 a year$20 an hour · median pay in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,760per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,040per year
Jobs in the area3,000people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Ventura?
Expensive. Rent of $2,443 a month takes 69.7% 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 Ventura, CA?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area is $42,060 a year ($20 an hour). Most earn between $36,760 and $47,040.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Ventura?
Typical rent of $2,443 a month takes 69.7% 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 Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area.