Cook salary in Australia
Updated 22 July 2026
Take-home on the median Cook salary of $47,424 — after $4,727 income tax and $948 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Cook roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Compass Group★ 3.5 | $115,544 | $99,357 – $130,017 |
| Offshore Marine Services★ 3.7 | $114,455 | $99,357 – $127,518 |
| Go Offshore★ 4.7 | $114,455 | $99,357 – $127,518 |
| Goodstart Early Learning★ 3.4 | $55,506 | $46,200 – $60,000 |
| Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen★ 3.2 | $51,376 | $35,963 – $64,813 |
| The Pancake Parlour★ 2.9 | $51,376 | $42,682 – $64,516 |
| McDonald's★ 3.6 | $41,496 | $21,736 – $54,340 |
| Hungry Jack's★ 3.4 | $39,520 | $26,083 – $70,247 |
| Sportsmed SA Hospitals★ 2.3 | $39,243 | $35,884 – $46,159 |
| KFC★ 3.5 | $38,651 | $23,198 – $51,376 |
| Royal Sydney Golf Club★ 3.7 | $38,572 | $32,604 – $44,598 |
| Penrith RSL Club★ 4.0 | $38,473 | $34,086 – $41,476 |
| Western Suburbs League Club★ 3.5 | $35,588 | $31,557 – $37,821 |
| KOPWA★ 4.4 | $33,058 | $23,712 – $37,584 |
| Kiama Golf Club★ 4.1 | $32,845 | $29,130 – $34,911 |
Cook pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Western Australia
South Australia
Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory
Northern Territory
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.