Cook Salary in Nevada (2026)
$18.56 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,203/year ($2,767/month) for a single filer
Cook pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,300 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,530 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,170 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $56,540 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 27,250 Cook jobs in Nevada (occupation code 35-2014, “Cooks, Restaurant”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Cook salary of $38,610 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $33,203 — an effective tax rate of 14.0%.
| Gross (median) | $38,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,453 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,954 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,203 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,767 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cook make in Nevada?
- The median Cook salary in Nevada is $38,610 per year ($18.56 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,530 and $47,170.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cook in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $38,610, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $33,203 per year ($2,767 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.0%.
- How many Cook jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 27,250 Cook jobs in Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada.