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Cook Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$17.59 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,449/year ($2,537/month) for a single filer
Cook pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $22,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,890 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,580 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $39,710 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $45,120 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 54,100 Cook jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 35-2014, “Cooks, Restaurant”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Cook salary of $36,580 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,449 — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
| Gross (median) | $36,580 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,210 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,798 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$1,123 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,449 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,537 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Pennsylvania paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cook make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Cook salary in Pennsylvania is $36,580 per year ($17.59 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,890 and $39,710.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cook in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $36,580, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $30,449 per year ($2,537 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
- How many Cook jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 54,100 Cook jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.