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Cooks, Short Order average salary by city in Kentucky
- Lexington$37,030
- Louisville$31,430
- Bowling Green$29,550
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $37,030 | $39,040 | $30,850 | $29,737 | 93 |
| Louisville | $31,430 | $29,630 | $24,690 | $25,760 | 93 |
| Bowling Green | $29,550 | $27,590 | $22,990 | $24,416 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Cooks, Short Order salary in other states
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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 35-2015.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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