▲10%
$10.65
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$8.17
MEDIAN
$10.65
90%
$14.16
The average hourly pay for a Grill Cook is $10.65 in 2025
Hourly Rate
$8 - $14
Bonus
$6 - $6k
Profit Sharing
$0 - $784
Commission
$0 - $911
Total Pay
$17k - $30k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Grill Cooks?
What Do Grill Cooks Do?
Grill Cook Tasks
- Follow recipes and processes to create standard food products.
- Plate and present meals.
- Monitor and update inventory, rotating and dating food supplies.
- Maintain and sanitize cooking and preparation area.
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Common Health Benefits for a Grill Cook
Medical
18%
Dental
8%
Vision
5%
None
80%
Gender Breakdown for Grill Cooks
Male
82.7%
Female
17.3%
This data is based on 81 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Grill Cooks
What is the highest pay for Grill Cooks?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Grill Cook is $14.16 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Grill Cooks?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Grill Cook is $8.17 / hour
How can Grill Cooks increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Grill Cook is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Grill Cook that oversees more junior Grill Cooks, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.