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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

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

Line Cook

Hank's Bagels - Calabasas
Calabasas, CA
Full/Part Time
Hank's (a deli of sorts) is hiring Sandwich Line Cooks for Calabasas! Must have previous line cook experience.Part-time and full-time available Business hours: Mon-Fri,...
View Job$18/hr

AM Line Cook

Batter & Berries - North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL
Full Time
  About The Opportunity A.M. Cook Hospitality/Culinary Arts We are seeking a passionate professional cook for an upscale breakfast, lunch and brunch restaurant. We...
View Job$17-$18/hr

Line Cook

The Dynamo Room
New York, NY
Full Time
Line Cook Dynamo Room is a new steak house located at the recently developed Penn Station District in Manhattan. The raw bar & grill...
View Job$20-$25/hr

Breakfast Cook

Batter & Berries - South State Street
Chicago, IL
Full Time
About The Opportunity A.M. Cook Hospitality/Culinary Arts We are seeking a passionate professional cook for an upscale breakfast, lunch and brunch restaurant. We are...
View Job$17-$19/hr

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