Applebee's employees working as Prep Cook in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 23 ratings. This is 4% higher than the average of Prep Cook professionals at Applebee's worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Prep Cook ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Prep Cook at Applebee's is $40,554 per year or $19 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $53,742 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $35,224 (25th percentile) and $47,055 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 46 salaries submitted by Applebee's Prep Cook professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Prep Cook professionals typically earn between $17 and $23 per hour.
Prep Cook professionals typically earn between $2,935 and $3,921 monthly.