Cook salary in New South Wales
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $47,424 — New South Wales sits $3,952 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Cook salary of $43,472 — after $3,389 income tax and $869 Medicare levy (2026–27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen★ 3.2 | $49,400 | $26,281 – $60,861 |
| McDonald's★ 3.6 | $40,508 | $20,748 – $54,340 |
| Royal Sydney Golf Club★ 3.7 | $38,572 | $32,604 – $44,598 |
| Penrith RSL Club★ 4.0 | $38,473 | $34,086 – $41,476 |
| KFC★ 3.5 | $37,544 | $23,593 – $49,400 |
| Petersham RSL Club★ 3.7 | $37,307 | $33,039 – $40,310 |
| Mollymook Beach Bowling & Recreation Club★ 3.6 | $36,951 | $32,900 – $39,164 |
| St. Mary's Rugby League Club★ 3.7 | $36,299 | $33,691 – $39,639 |
| Western Suburbs League Club★ 3.5 | $35,588 | $31,557 – $37,821 |
| Dapto Leagues Club★ 3.0 | $35,588 | $31,557 – $37,821 |
| Cooma Ex-Services Club★ 5.0 | $35,238 | $31,042 – $37,812 |
| Hawkesbury District Health Services★ 4.1 | $35,054 | $22,447 – $39,224 |
| Cabra-Vale Diggers★ 1.7 | $33,432 | $30,679 – $37,332 |
| KOPWA★ 4.4 | $33,058 | $23,712 – $37,584 |
| Kiama Golf Club★ 4.1 | $32,845 | $29,130 – $34,911 |
| Redhead Bowling Club Co-Op | $32,845 | $29,130 – $34,912 |
Cook pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
Victoria
Queensland
Western Australia
South Australia
Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory
Northern Territory
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