salary$34,600 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Winston-Salem, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$27,570per year
Top pay (top 10%)$43,630per year
Jobs in the area2,580people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Winston-Salem?
Expensive. Rent of $1,457 a month takes 50.5% 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 Winston-Salem, NC?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Winston-Salem, NC area is $34,600 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $27,570 and $43,630.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Winston-Salem?
Typical rent of $1,457 a month takes 50.5% 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 Winston-Salem, NC metro area.