Applebee's employees working as Line Cook/Prep in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.2 out of 5 stars, based on 36 ratings. This is 5% higher than the average of Line Cook/Prep professionals at Applebee's worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Line Cook/Prep ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $40,814 per year (estimate) and goes up to $72,441 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Line Cook/Prep at Applebee's is $49,290 per year or $24 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $70,907 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $41,207 (25th percentile) and $59,819 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 76 salaries submitted by Applebee's Line Cook/Prep professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Line Cook/Prep professionals typically earn between $20 and $29 per hour.
Line Cook/Prep professionals typically earn between $3,434 and $4,985 monthly.
Line Cook/Prep with an estimated total pay of $14 - $18/hr