Cook Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$18.98 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,376/year ($2,698/month) for a single filer
Cook pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,460 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,060 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,480 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,950 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,830 Cook jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 35-2014, “Cooks, Restaurant”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Cook salary of $39,480 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $32,376 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
| Gross (median) | $39,480 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,558 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,020 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$1,527 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,376 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,698 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Connecticut paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cook make in Connecticut?
- The median Cook salary in Connecticut is $39,480 per year ($18.98 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,060 and $45,950.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cook in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $39,480, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $32,376 per year ($2,698 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
- How many Cook jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 14,830 Cook jobs in Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut.