Cook salary in Victoria
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $47,424 — Victoria 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crown Resorts★ 3.8 | $65,000 | $55,000 – $101,000 |
| Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen★ 3.2 | $52,364 | $43,452 – $67,283 |
| The Pancake Parlour★ 2.9 | $51,376 | $42,682 – $64,516 |
| Schnitz Franchising★ 3.3 | $47,424 | $18,812 – $51,376 |
| McDonald's★ 3.6 | $41,496 | $22,724 – $55,328 |
| KFC★ 3.5 | $39,520 | $19,286 – $53,154 |
| Hungry Jack's★ 3.4 | $35,568 | $21,736 – $73,685 |
| Café 21 Trust | $35,252 | $34,363 – $37,465 |
| BP Palms Trust | $35,252 | $34,363 – $37,465 |
| Returned and Services League of Australia★ 3.8 | $34,501 | $30,727 – $36,852 |
| Red Rooster★ 3.5 | $27,664 | $19,760 – $36,556 |
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.