Restaurant Head Cook information
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$11.65 - $13.44
14% of jobs
$13.96 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$13.44 - $15.23
13% of jobs
The median wage is $17.02 / hr.
$15.23 - $17.02
16% of jobs
$17.02 - $18.82
19% of jobs
$19.71 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$18.82 - $20.61
12% of jobs
$20.61 - $22.40
7% of jobs
$22.40 - $24.19
6% of jobs
$24.19 - $25.98
3% of jobs
$25.98 - $27.78
1% of jobs
$27.78 - $29.57
1% of jobs
How much do restaurant head cook jobs pay per hour?
As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for restaurant head cook in the United States is $18.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $20.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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