Restaurant Cook Salary in Denver, CO
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The median restaurant cook in the Denver area earns $44,370 a year ($21.33 an hour), 19% above the U.S. median ($37,390) and 7% above the Colorado median ($41,600). Half of the 15,410 restaurant cooks there earn between $38,850 and $45,950.
Median $44,370
10th: $36,34090th: $49,880
| Annual pay | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,340 | $34,590 | $28,700 |
| 25th percentile | $38,850 | $36,930 | $34,010 |
| Median | $44,370 | $41,600 | $37,390 |
| 75th percentile | $45,950 | $45,740 | $44,620 |
| 90th percentile | $49,880 | $49,650 | $47,900 |
| Average | $43,550 | $42,360 | $38,730 |
| Jobs | 15,410 | 30,600 | 1,409,890 |
Denver, CO ranks 8th 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
- Sacramento, CA: $44,230
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Similar jobs in Denver, CO
- Food Preparation Worker: $39,470
- Fast Food Worker: $37,070
- Waiter: $39,650
- Food Service Supervisor: $52,520
- Bartender: $37,180
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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.