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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Albany, GA

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$30,430

Mean: $32,110

~$23,735 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$14.63

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

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Tax Breakdown

Federal Income Tax-$1,160
State Income Tax-$849
Social Security-$1,887
Medicare-$441
Effective Tax Rate14.3%

Monthly Take-Home

$2,174

Annual Take-Home

$26,093

Monthly Budget in Albany

Housing / Rent$1,35062%
Food & Groceries$40018%
Transportation$35016%
Utilities$1808%
Healthcare$25011%
Monthly Shortfall-$356-16%
Financial Stress Level
DifficultBelow basic needs
To maintain this lifestyle nationally:$30,430(+0% vs. local median)

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$28,080

Median

$30,430

75th %

$35,100

Median is in the 33th percentile of the typical range

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About Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries in Albany, GA

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for cooks, institution and cafeteria in Albany, GA is $30,430. This is based on the most recent Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey data.

Salaries typically range from $28,080 (25th percentile) to $35,100 (75th percentile), reflecting differences in experience, employer size, and specialization.

The estimated hourly rate is $14.63 per hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a cooks, institution and cafeteria in Albany?

The median salary is $30,430 per year. The mean (average) salary is $32,110.

How much does a cooks, institution and cafeteria make per hour in Albany?

The estimated hourly rate is $14.63 per hour.

What is the salary range for cooks, institution and cafeteria in Albany?

Salaries typically range from $28,080 (25th percentile) to $35,100 (75th percentile).