Cook salary in Queensland
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $47,424 — Queensland sits $1,976 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Cook salary of $45,448 — after $4,104 income tax and $909 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 |
| Queensland Government★ 3.9 | $59,821 | $58,925 – $60,900 |
| Blue Care★ 2.6 | $47,424 | $45,448 – $58,272 |
| Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen★ 3.2 | $47,424 | $37,544 – $89,572 |
| ALH Group★ 2.9 | $45,448 | $41,496 – $49,400 |
| Cafe 63★ 2.8 | $44,460 | $41,496 – $51,751 |
| Goodstart Early Learning★ 3.4 | $43,472 | $43,472 – $56,454 |
| Hungry Jack's★ 3.4 | $43,472 | $39,520 – $69,377 |
| McDonald's★ 3.6 | $39,520 | $15,235 – $49,400 |
| Superior Care Group★ 3.4 | $39,224 | $33,473 – $41,536 |
| KFC★ 3.5 | $37,544 | $18,812 – $54,538 |
| Sisters of Mercy in Australia and Papua New Guinea★ 5.0 | $35,180 | $33,426 – $36,852 |
| Squash Australia★ 4.2 | $32,791 | $29,559 – $36,592 |
Cook pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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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.