Cooks, Restaurant pay in New Haven
In New Haven (CT), the median pay for cooks, restaurant is $18.80 an hour ($39,100 a year). About 2,350 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($37,390). It is about the same as the Connecticut median ($39,480).
Pay range for cooks, restaurant in New Haven (CT)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.35 | $36,080 |
| 25% of workers | $17.75 | $36,920 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.80 | $39,100 |
| 75% of workers | $21.85 | $45,450 |
| 90% of workers | $23.76 | $49,420 |
Cooks, Restaurant pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $43,400 | 3,970 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $39,150 | 4,900 |
| New Haven (this page) | $39,100 | 2,350 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $38,570 | 1,290 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $38,180 | 1,670 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cooks, restaurant
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +12.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 218,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Haven (CT)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Food Preparation Workers | $36,970 |
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