Golden Corral employees working as Line Cook/Prep Cook in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 1 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is in line with the average of Line Cook/Prep Cook professionals at Golden Corral worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Line Cook/Prep Cook ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $40,809 per year (estimate) and goes up to $72,604 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Line Cook/Prep Cook at Golden Corral is $47,577 per year or $23 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $66,626 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $40,373 (25th percentile) and $56,896 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by Golden Corral 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 $3,364 and $4,741 monthly.
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