Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria pay range in Albany
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $40,030 or more. The middle half of cooks, institution and cafeteria in Albany earn between $28,080 and $35,100.
- $23K10th
- $28K25th
- $30KMedian
- $35K75th
- $40K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $32,110 | $2,676 | $15.44 |
| Median | $30,430 | $2,536 | $14.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,080 | $2,340 | $13.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $35,100 | $2,925 | $16.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria pay in Albany vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Cooks, institution and cafeteria in Albany earn 9% less than the Georgia average ($35,380) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($38,810). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $37,450.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $32,110 | $30,430 | $22,990 | $40,030 | 140 |
| Georgia | $35,380 | $35,090 | $28,220 | $44,540 | 8,220 |
| United States | $38,810 | $37,450 | $28,480 | $49,670 | 441,050 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary after taxes in Albany
On the average salary of $32,110, a single filer in Albany takes home about $27,127 a year, or $2,261 a month and $1,043 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Albany a good place for cooks, institution and cafeteria? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albany area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.7), so the average $32,110 buys what about $36,626 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Albany ($43,620). A typical home costs $168,362, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in other Georgia cities
Albany ranks 10th of 12 Georgia metro areas for this job; Gainesville pays the most ($38,690).
Highest-paying cities for cooks, institution and cafeteria
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($57,770).
- Kahului, HI$57,770
- San Jose, CA$54,290
- Seattle, WA$53,820
- Barnstable, MA$52,850
- San Francisco, CA$52,440
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Albany: questions
How much do cooks, institution and cafeteria make an hour in Albany?
$15.44 an hour on average, and $14.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cooks, institution and cafeteria salary in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,080, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cooks, institution and cafeteria take-home pay in Albany?
About $27,127 a year ($2,261 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $32,110.
Do cooks, institution and cafeteria earn more in Albany than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less than the U.S. average for this job ($38,810).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-2012; area Albany, GA (10500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.83, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.