Cooks, Restaurant wage levels by area
Depending on the area, a Cooks, Restaurant job reaches Level III at $35,735 to $46,197 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.
Where each level starts
| Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | |||
| $34,799 | $38,980 | $43,140 | $47,320 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | |||
| $32,927 | $36,130 | $39,354 | $42,557 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | |||
| $37,524 | $41,850 | $46,197 | $50,524 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | |||
| $37,752 | $41,247 | $44,720 | $48,215 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | |||
| $30,514 | $34,383 | $38,272 | $42,141 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | |||
| $27,810 | $31,783 | $35,735 | $39,708 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | |||
| $33,946 | $37,191 | $40,415 | $43,660 |
Annual amounts, rounded up to the dollar. Open an area for hourly rates and an example salary.
What this occupation covers
Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu.
OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864
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