What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Assistant Cook?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Assistant Cook jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Avenal, CA (38.3% above average), followed by Daly City, CA and Pearblossom, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Avenal, CA $45,989 $3,832 $884 $22.11 Daly City, CA $43,290 $3,607 $832 $20.81 Pearblossom, CA $43,084 $3,590 $828 $20.71 Honolulu County, HI $42,621 $3,551 $819 $20.49 Stockton, CA $41,104 $3,425 $790 $19.76 Oak View, CA $40,836 $3,403 $785 $19.63 California City, CA $40,792 $3,399 $784 $19.61 Berkeley, CA $40,725 $3,393 $783 $19.58 Mill Valley, CA $40,194 $3,349 $772 $19.32 Dorchester, MA $40,129 $3,344 $771 $19.29

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Q: How much does an Assistant Cook make?

The average annual pay for an assistant cook in the United States is $33,260 a year — that works out to approximately $15.99 an hour. The middle 80% of Assistant Cooks earn between $27,000 (10th percentile) and $41,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Assistant Cook Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Assistant Cook in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Cooker at $6,540 (19.7%) above Assistant Cook. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Cooker $39,800 $3,316 $765 $19.13 Line Leader $38,816 $3,234 $746 $18.66 Line Handler $37,374 $3,114 $718 $17.97 Military Cook $33,590 $2,799 $645 $16.15 Restaurant Line Cook $32,189 $2,682 $619 $15.48

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Assistant Cook Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$33,260

Columbus

Ohio

$32,126

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How much does an Assistant Cook make?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average annual pay for an Assistant Cook in the United States is $33,260 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $15.99 an hour. This is the equivalent of $639/week or $2,771/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $44,500 and as low as $19,000, the majority of Assistant Cook salaries currently range between $30,000 (25th percentile) to $36,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $41,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Assistant Cook varies greatly (by as much as 6000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

An Assistant Cook in your area makes on average $32,126 per year, or $1,134 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $33,260. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Assistant Cook salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Assistant Cook jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Assistant Cook Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Assistant Cook job is above the national average. Topping the list is Avenal, CA, , with Daly City, CA, and Pearblossom, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Pearblossom, CA, beats the national average by $9,824 (29.5%), and Avenal, CA, furthers that trend with another $12,729 (38.3%) above the $33,260 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Assistant Cook appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 13% between Avenal, CA, and Dorchester, MA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Assistant Cook role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Avenal, CA	$45,989	$3,832	$884	$22.11
Daly City, CA	$43,290	$3,607	$832	$20.81
Pearblossom, CA	$43,084	$3,590	$828	$20.71
Honolulu County, HI	$42,621	$3,551	$819	$20.49
Stockton, CA	$41,104	$3,425	$790	$19.76
Oak View, CA	$40,836	$3,403	$785	$19.63
California City, CA	$40,792	$3,399	$784	$19.61
Berkeley, CA	$40,725	$3,393	$783	$19.58
Mill Valley, CA	$40,194	$3,349	$772	$19.32
Dorchester, MA	$40,129	$3,344	$771	$19.29

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Assistant Cook Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Assistant Cook category.

For example Cooker jobs pay as much as $6,540 (19.7%) more than the average Assistant Cook salary of $33,260. If you're qualified, finding work as an Cooker may help you make more money than that of the average Assistant Cook position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Cooker	$39,800	$3,316	$765	$19.13
Line Leader	$38,816	$3,234	$746	$18.66
Line Handler	$37,374	$3,114	$718	$17.97
Military Cook	$33,590	$2,799	$645	$16.15
Restaurant Line Cook	$32,189	$2,682	$619	$15.48

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Infographic detailing Assistant Cook salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $33,260 per year or $15.99 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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