El Pollo Loco employees working as Line Cook/Prep Cook in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 1.3 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is in line with the average of Line Cook/Prep Cook professionals at El Pollo Loco worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Line Cook/Prep 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 Line Cook/Prep Cook at El Pollo Loco is $47,560 per year or $23 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $66,609 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $40,358 (25th percentile) and $56,880 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by El Pollo Loco Line Cook/Prep Cook professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Line Cook/Prep Cook professionals typically earn between $19 and $27 per hour.
Line Cook/Prep Cook professionals typically earn between $3,363 and $4,740 monthly.
Prep/Line Cook with an estimated total pay of $15 - $19/hr
Line Cook with an estimated total pay of $16 - $19/hr