Restaurant Cook Salary in Birmingham, AL
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The median restaurant cook in the Birmingham area earns $34,340 a year ($16.51 an hour), 8% below the U.S. median ($37,390) and 7% above the Alabama median ($32,180). Half of the 4,020 restaurant cooks there earn between $30,210 and $36,620.
Median $34,340
10th: $28,50090th: $38,590
| Annual pay | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,500 | $24,170 | $28,700 |
| 25th percentile | $30,210 | $28,930 | $34,010 |
| Median | $34,340 | $32,180 | $37,390 |
| 75th percentile | $36,620 | $36,220 | $44,620 |
| 90th percentile | $38,590 | $39,220 | $47,900 |
| Average | $34,010 | $33,000 | $38,730 |
| Jobs | 4,020 | 16,260 | 1,409,890 |
Birmingham, AL ranks 50th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for restaurant cook pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($47,730).
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Check my payRestaurant cook pay in other cities
- Seattle, WA: $47,730
- San Jose, CA: $47,170
- San Diego, CA: $46,440
- San Francisco, CA: $46,030
- Boston, MA: $45,830
- Portland, OR: $45,200
- Los Angeles, CA: $44,460
- Denver, CO: $44,370
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Similar jobs in Birmingham, AL
- Food Preparation Worker: $29,260
- Fast Food Worker: $27,020
- Waiter: $27,670
- Food Service Supervisor: $38,570
- Bartender: $30,010
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.