Cook Salary in Michigan (2026)
$17.78 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,322/year ($2,527/month) for a single filer
Cook pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,570 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,770 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,980 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $42,850 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,030 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 39,100 Cook jobs in Michigan (occupation code 35-2014, “Cooks, Restaurant”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median Cook salary of $36,980 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Michigan state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,322 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
| Gross (median) | $36,980 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,258 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,829 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$1,572 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,322 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,527 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Michigan paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cook make in Michigan?
- The median Cook salary in Michigan is $36,980 per year ($17.78 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,770 and $42,850.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cook in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $36,980, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $30,322 per year ($2,527 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
- How many Cook jobs are there in Michigan?
- BLS counts 39,100 Cook jobs in Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan.