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Prep Cook salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 228 open job postings for Prep Cook roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Prep Cook postings in California

  1. Prep CookCogir of Gilbert · Turlock, CA · $17.00–$18.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Prep-CookPACIFIC CATCH · Sunnyvale, CA · $18.00–$23.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Prep CookGu Grocery · Los Angeles, CA · $19.84–$22.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Prep Cook, Fryer cook and Pizza experience need Friday - Sunday is a must7 Hills Pizzeria · Ladera Ranch, CA · $18.00–$21.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Prep CookThe Bishop's Ranch · Healdsburg, CA · $20.00–$23.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
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Prep Cook pay in other places

  1. United States$18.50/hr ($38.5K/yr) median, $17.00–$20.00/hr typical, 1,982 postingsUnited States: middle half $17.00–$20.00/hr, median $18.50/hr ($38.5K/yr)
  2. Florida$18.50/hr ($38.5K/yr) median, $17.00–$19.00/hr typical, 210 postingsFlorida: middle half $17.00–$19.00/hr, median $18.50/hr ($38.5K/yr)
  3. New York$19.50/hr ($40.6K/yr) median, $18.75–$21.50/hr typical, 196 postingsNew York: middle half $18.75–$21.50/hr, median $19.50/hr ($40.6K/yr)
  4. New York City, NY$21.00/hr ($43.7K/yr) median, $19.00–$21.50/hr typical, 120 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $19.00–$21.50/hr, median $21.00/hr ($43.7K/yr)
  5. Massachusetts$20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr) median, $20.00–$20.00/hr typical, 117 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $20.00–$20.00/hr, median $20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr)
  6. Texas$16.00/hr ($33.3K/yr) median, $13.60–$19.00/hr typical, 116 postingsTexas: middle half $13.60–$19.00/hr, median $16.00/hr ($33.3K/yr)
  7. Virginia$17.50/hr ($36.4K/yr) median, $16.50–$17.50/hr typical, 105 postingsVirginia: middle half $16.50–$17.50/hr, median $17.50/hr ($36.4K/yr)
  8. Illinois$19.83/hr ($41.2K/yr) median, $18.00–$21.03/hr typical, 79 postingsIllinois: middle half $18.00–$21.03/hr, median $19.83/hr ($41.2K/yr)

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Questions and answers

How much does a Prep Cook make in California?

The median posted base pay for Prep Cook jobs in California is $20.50/hr ($42.6K/yr), from 228 job postings with pay at 160 companies.

What is the typical Prep Cook pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $19.00–$22.15/hr. The top 10% list $53.2K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $37.4K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Prep Cook jobs?

The median here is $20.50/hr ($42.6K/yr), against $18.50/hr ($38.5K/yr) across all 2,056 postings for the role.

How many Prep Cook jobs in California list pay?

228 open postings at 160 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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