Cook Salary in Maryland (2026)
$18.19 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,984/year ($2,582/month) for a single filer
Cook pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,030 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,520 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,820 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $43,980 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,840 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,690 Cook jobs in Maryland (occupation code 35-2014, “Cooks, Restaurant”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Cook salary of $37,820 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,984 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $37,820 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,358 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,893 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$1,585 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,984 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,582 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cook make in Maryland?
- The median Cook salary in Maryland is $37,820 per year ($18.19 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,520 and $43,980.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cook in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $37,820, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $30,984 per year ($2,582 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Cook jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 17,690 Cook jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.