salary$38,570 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,750per year
Top pay (top 10%)$48,290per year
Jobs in the area1,290people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Waterbury?
Expensive. Rent of $1,534 a month takes 47.7% 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 Waterbury, CT?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area is $38,570 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $34,750 and $48,290.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Waterbury?
Typical rent of $1,534 a month takes 47.7% 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 Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area.