Applebee's employees working as Prep Cook/Line Cook 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 Prep Cook/Line Cook professionals at Applebee's worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Prep Cook/Line Cook ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $40,810 per year (estimate) and goes up to $72,563 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Prep Cook/Line Cook at Applebee's is $41,576 per year or $20 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $55,045 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $36,115 (25th percentile) and $48,216 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 76 salaries submitted by Applebee's Prep Cook/Line Cook professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Prep Cook/Line Cook professionals typically earn between $17 and $23 per hour.
Prep Cook/Line Cook professionals typically earn between $3,010 and $4,018 monthly.
Line Cook/Prep with an estimated total pay of $14 - $18/hr