Cook Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$17.81 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,952/year ($2,579/month) for a single filer
Cook pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $33,800 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,030 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $42,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $44,880 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,750 Cook jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 35-2014, “Cooks, Restaurant”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Cook salary of $37,030 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,952 — an effective tax rate of 16.4%.
| Gross (median) | $37,030 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,264 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,833 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$981 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,952 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,579 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cook make in Nebraska?
- The median Cook salary in Nebraska is $37,030 per year ($17.81 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $33,800 and $42,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cook in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $37,030, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $30,952 per year ($2,579 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.4%.
- How many Cook jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 4,750 Cook jobs in Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.