Cook Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$18.55 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,941/year ($2,662/month) for a single filer
Cook pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,280 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,360 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,850 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 26,080 Cook jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 35-2014, “Cooks, Restaurant”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Cook salary of $38,590 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,941 — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
| Gross (median) | $38,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,451 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,952 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$1,246 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,941 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,662 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Minnesota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cook make in Minnesota?
- The median Cook salary in Minnesota is $38,590 per year ($18.55 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,020 and $45,360.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cook in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $38,590, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $31,941 per year ($2,662 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
- How many Cook jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 26,080 Cook jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.