Applebee's employees working as Cook in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 78 ratings. This is 12% lower than the average of Cook professionals at Applebee's worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Cook ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $43,163 per year (estimate) and goes up to $162,619 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Cook at Applebee's is $43,945 per year or $21 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $61,072 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $37,408 (25th percentile) and $52,331 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 219 salaries submitted by Applebee's Cook professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Cook professionals typically earn between $18 and $25 per hour.
Cook professionals typically earn between $3,117 and $4,361 monthly.
Fry Cook with an estimated total pay of $12 - $16/hr