Shake Shack employees working as Line Cook in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 30 ratings. This is 9% lower than the average of Line Cook professionals at Shake Shack 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 Shake Shack 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 61 salaries submitted by Shake Shack 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.
