Cook salary in Western Australia
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $47,424 — Western Australia sits $7,576 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Cook salary of $55,000 — after $7,113 income tax and $1,100 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Go Offshore★ 4.7 | $114,455 | $99,357 – $127,518 |
| Offshore Marine Services★ 3.7 | $114,455 | $99,357 – $127,518 |
| bp★ 3.8 | $70,337 | $67,894 – $72,781 |
| Atlas (Australia)★ 5.0 | $63,232 | $61,256 – $65,208 |
| Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen★ 3.2 | $63,232 | $45,448 – $67,184 |
| Hays★ 3.7 | $61,454 | $59,142 – $63,746 |
| AG Workforce★ 4.6 | $55,510 | $48,545 – $62,474 |
| Red Rooster★ 3.5 | $55,389 | $53,255 – $57,524 |
| Goodstart Early Learning★ 3.4 | $55,008 | $55,008 – $55,008 |
| Nido Early School★ 3.3 | $53,352 | $51,376 – $55,328 |
| Private TV★ 4.0 | $49,674 | $47,807 – $51,542 |
| Accor★ 3.9 | $46,594 | $46,140 – $47,049 |
| McDonald's★ 3.6 | $44,677 | $24,799 – $58,430 |
| KFC★ 3.5 | $37,544 | $25,688 – $59,280 |
Cook pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
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.