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Cooks, Restaurant average salary by city in Colorado
- Denver$43,550
- Boulder$42,970
- Fort Collins$40,840
- Colorado Springs$40,070
- Greeley$39,270
- Pueblo$38,490
- Grand Junction$38,310
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $43,550 | $44,370 | $38,850 | $35,965 | 106 |
| Boulder | $42,970 | $42,220 | $37,500 | $35,524 | 105 |
| Fort Collins | $40,840 | $38,370 | $36,830 | $33,906 | 101 |
| Colorado Springs | $40,070 | $38,000 | $36,440 | $33,322 | 101 |
| Greeley | $39,270 | $36,900 | $35,740 | $32,714 | 100 |
| Pueblo | $38,490 | $35,920 | $35,060 | $32,122 | 92 |
| Grand Junction | $38,310 | $36,420 | $34,630 | $31,985 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 35-2014.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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