Cooks (Private Household) Salary by State
The national median pay for cooks (private household) is $47,940 a year. By state, it ranges from $37,440 in New York to $37,440 in New York.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $36,090
- 25th percentile
- $40,630
- Median
- $47,940
- 75th percentile
- $55,450
- Top 10%
- $91,130
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 1,100 jobs.
Median pay in 1 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $37,440 | −22% | $36,310 | $42,860 | 140 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Cooks (Private Household) salary questions
Which state pays cooks (private household) the most?
New York, with a median of $37,440 a year (−22% vs. the national median of $47,940). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays cooks (private household) the least?
New York, with a median of $37,440 a year (−22% vs. national).
Where do most cooks (private household) work?
New York has the most jobs, about 140, with a median of $37,440.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.