$33,500Average
$40,00075th percentile
$46,500
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria is a professional role in the Food Preparation and Serving job family, focused on Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria pays 2% below the average across 17 roles in the Food Preparation and Serving job family (family average $41,000).
How much does a Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make?
The average base salary for a Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in the United States is $40,000 per year, or about $19.23 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $33,500 and $46,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Food Preparation and Serving roles?
The Food Preparation and Serving job family averages $41,000 across 17 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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