salary$34,510 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Wichita, KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$24,270per year
Top pay (top 10%)$42,310per year
Jobs in the area2,810people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Wichita?
Expensive. Rent of $1,162 a month takes 40.4% 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 Wichita, KS?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Wichita, KS area is $34,510 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $24,270 and $42,310.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Wichita?
Typical rent of $1,162 a month takes 40.4% 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 Wichita, KS metro area.