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Professional Cook

Average Professional Cook Salary

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$90,561
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$53k
MEDIAN
$91k
90%
$135k

The average salary for a Professional Cook is $90,561 in 2025

Base Salary
$53k - $135k
Bonus
$1k - $18k
Profit Sharing
$959 - $10k
Commission
$0 - $13k
Total Pay
$32k - $135k
Based on 319 salary profiles (last updated Oct 03 2023)
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3.8 out of 5
(61)
Highly Satisfied
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Common Health Benefits for a Professional Cook

Medical
80%
Dental
75%
Vision
72%
None
20%

Gender Breakdown for Professional Cooks

Male
55.9%
Female
43.4%
Prefer to self-define
0.7%
This data is based on 143 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Professional Cooks

What is the highest pay for Professional Cooks?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Professional Cook is $135k / year

What is the lowest pay for Professional Cooks?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Professional Cook is $53k / year

How can Professional Cooks increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Professional Cook is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Professional Cook that oversees more junior Professional Cooks, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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