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Prep Cook salaries in New York City, NY

Pay ranges employers published in 120 open job postings for Prep Cook roles in New York City, NY, 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 New York City, NY

  1. Prep CookTaftoon · New York City, NY · $20.00–$24.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Prep CookBreads Bakery - Union Square · New York City, NY · $17.00–$20.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Prep CookAmbassadors Clubhouse · New York City, NY · $20.00–$22.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Prep CookBreads Bakery - Union Square · New York City, NY · $17.00–$20.00/hr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  5. Prep CookMajor Food Group · New York City, NY · $21.00–$24.00/hr · Posted Nov 12, 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. California$20.50/hr ($42.6K/yr) median, $19.00–$22.15/hr typical, 228 postingsCalifornia: middle half $19.00–$22.15/hr, median $20.50/hr ($42.6K/yr)
  3. 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)
  4. 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)
  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 New York City, NY?

The median posted base pay for Prep Cook jobs in New York City, NY is $21.00/hr ($43.7K/yr), from 120 job postings with pay at 88 companies.

What is the typical Prep Cook pay range in New York City, NY?

The middle half of postings list $19.00–$21.50/hr. The top 10% list $46.8K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $37.4K or less.

How does New York City, NY pay compare with all Prep Cook jobs?

The median here is $21.00/hr ($43.7K/yr), against $18.50/hr ($38.5K/yr) across all 2,056 postings for the role.

How many Prep Cook jobs in New York City, NY list pay?

120 open postings at 88 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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