Sonic Drive-In employees working as Prep/Line Cook in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.3 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is 15% higher than the average of Prep/Line Cook professionals at Sonic Drive-In worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Prep/Line Cook ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $40,806 per year (estimate) and goes up to $72,707 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Prep/Line Cook at Sonic Drive-In is $38,859 per year or $19 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $52,745 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $33,282 (25th percentile) and $45,669 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 5 salaries submitted by Sonic Drive-In Prep/Line Cook professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Prep/Line Cook professionals typically earn between $16 and $22 per hour.
Prep/Line Cook professionals typically earn between $2,774 and $3,806 monthly.
Line Cook with an estimated total pay of $13 - $16/hr