El Pollo Loco employees working as Line Cook in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is 3% higher than the average of Line Cook professionals at El Pollo Loco worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Line Cook ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $40,807 per year (estimate) and goes up to $72,666 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Line Cook at El Pollo Loco is $44,566 per year or $21 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $61,548 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $38,061 (25th percentile) and $52,889 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 13 salaries submitted by El Pollo Loco Line Cook professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Line Cook professionals typically earn between $18 and $25 per hour.
Line Cook professionals typically earn between $3,172 and $4,407 monthly.
Prep/Line Cook with an estimated total pay of $15 - $19/hr
Line Cook with an estimated total pay of $16 - $19/hr