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Cafeteria Cook Salary in New York (2026)
$22.06 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,164/year ($3,097/month) for a single filer
New York ranks 9th of 51 states for Cafeteria Cook pay, with a median about 21% above the national average. Of the 17,670 Cafeteria Cook jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $45,880 a year — though pay ranges from $36,280 for newcomers to $59,620 at the top.
Cafeteria Cook pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,280 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $51,530 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,620 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,670 Cafeteria Cook jobs in New York (occupation code 35-2012, “Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Cafeteria Cook salary of $45,880 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,164 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $45,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,326 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,510 |
| New York state income tax | −$1,881 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,164 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,097 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cafeteria Cook make in New York?
- The median Cafeteria Cook salary in New York is $45,880 per year ($22.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,750 and $51,530.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cafeteria Cook in New York?
- On the median salary of $45,880, a single filer in New York takes home about $37,164 per year ($3,097 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many Cafeteria Cook jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 17,670 Cafeteria Cook jobs in New York in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New York state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New York.