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Line Cook in the US

Average Base Hourly Compensation
$21.20
18% of roles are tipped, 96% of roles are paid hourly
Median $21.00
Min: $14.00
Max: $30.94
Line Cook Compensation Ranges
Based on
17,555
Line Cook Jobs in the US
Across
12,683
Hospitality businesses in the US
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Line Cook Compensation in the US

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% Distribution by Job Type
Full Time 70%
Full/Part Time 22%
Part Time 7%
Seasonal 1%
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Median Compensation by Business Type
Fine Dining / Upscale $21.50
Low: $14.00
High: $30.94
Casual $21.00
Low: $14.00
High: $30.94
Fast Food $20.50
Low: $14.00
High: $28.85
Hotel $22.50
Low: $14.85
High: $30.49
Other $20.50
Low: $14.00
High: $30.05
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Median Compensation by Experience
0-1 year $20.50
Low: $14.00
High: $30.00
2-4 years $21.50
Low: $14.00
High: $30.94
4+ years $23.50
Low: $18.00
High: $29.11
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Line Cook Compensation Trends
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Related Positions & Compensation
PositionPos.
Average CompensationAvg. Comp.
Compensation Range
Prep Cook
$20.15
Median $20.00
Low: $11.75
High: $33.20
Sous Chef
$68,152
Median $70K
Low: $33.3K
High: $101K
Dishwasher
$20.19
Median $20.70
Low: $14.00
High: $32.00
Garde Manger
$20.28
Median $20.00
Low: $16.00
High: $27.00
Server
$14.12
Median $13.50
Low: $2.13
High: $28.00
Kitchen Manager
$28.67
Median $27.50
Low: $15.00
High: $53.13
Executive Chef
$98,549
Median $95K
Low: $50.4K
High: $160K
Pastry Cook
$20.77
Median $20.50
Low: $15.03
High: $29.37
Expeditor
$20.38
Median $20.00
Low: $10.00
High: $35.00
Executive Sous Chef
$81,450
Median $80K
Low: $47.8K
High: $117K
Average Benefits
Health Insurance
66%
Dental Insurance
56%
Vision Insurance
53%
Paid Time Off
58%
401(k)
45%
Commuter Benefits
31%
Potential Bonuses
16%
Dining Discounts
68%
Wellness Program
22%
Life Insurance
4%
Equity Stock Options
0%
Profit Sharing
0%
Travel Expenses
0%
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Career Resources for Line Cook

Top Required Skills for a Line Cook
Teamwork
70.19% have this skill
Time Management
56.84% have this skill
Attention to Detail
56.43% have this skill
Communication
55.86% have this skill
Adaptability
54.62% have this skill
Organizational Skills
42.9% have this skill
Line Cook Jobs in the US

Line Cook

Graciela
New York, NY
Full Time
Graciela is a new Argentine restaurant opening in New York City’s West Village from one of Argentina’s most highly regarded restaurateurs, in partnership with experienced New...
View Job$22-$26/hr

AM Line Cook

Patchwork
Philadelphia, PA
Full Time
Patchwork Philly is looking for an AM Line cook for our restaurant in Center CityPatchwork is located in the Hyatt Centric and serves breakfast...
View Job$21-$22/hr

Lead Line Cook

Little Ripper Coffee
Los Angeles, CA
Full/Part Time
Morning Lead Line Cook @ Little Ripper LA – Glassell Park, Los Angeles We're looking for an experienced Morning Lead Line Cook to lead...
View Job$22-$25/hr

Chef de Partie

White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails
Atlanta, GA
Full Time
About Us White Oak is downtown Atlanta's destination for elevated Southern-inspired dining, part of the Brewed To Serve Restaurant Group family alongside Bold Monk...
View Job$18-$23/hr

Line Cook

Bleecker Street Bar
New York, NY
Part Time
We are seeking a skilled Line Cook to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food preparation and cooking,...
View Job$20-$24/hr

Chef

Oriental Arrows Hospitality Group
Brooklyn, NY
Full Time
Responsibilities include: Menu development (Japanese Cuisine focus) Employee development & relations Food costs and budgeting - Max  Food safety & sanitation Kitchen repair &...
View Job$75,000 - $90,000

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