Cooks, All Others in Utah make a median of $39,330 a year, or about $18.91 an hour. The range runs from $26K at the entry level to $43K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Utah. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Cooks, All Other salary percentiles in Utah: 10th percentile $25,560, 25th percentile $33,930, median $39,330, 75th percentile $42,600, 90th percentile $43,070. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level cooks, all others (10th percentile) start around $26K. Mid-career wages sit at $39K. Top earners bring in $43K or more, a $18K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $39,330 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $25,560, and experienced cooks, all others can clear $43,070. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $39K enough to live in Utah?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,651/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,350/month, which eats 50.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a cooks, all other salary go in Utah?▼
Utah has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median cooks, all other salary is worth about $39,913 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do cooks, all others get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
