Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Florida
The median cooks, institution and cafeteria in Florida earns $36,250 a year, 3% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $2,609 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $31,650
- 25th percentile
- $34,480
- Median percentile
- $36,250
- 75th percentile
- $39,840
- 90th percentile
- $46,520
Based on 25,100 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$31,307 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $36,250 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,170 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,773 |
| Florida income tax (approx.) | −$0 |
| Monthly take-home | $2,609 |
| Every two weeks | $1,204 |
Does it go far here?
$35,053Median pay in Florida is worth this at average US prices (local price level 103.4 vs 100).
64%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,669 a month, Census ACS).
Top-paying jobs in Florida
| Job | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $473,750 |
| Anesthesiologists | $465,370 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $429,990 |
| Radiologists | $417,690 |
| Cardiologists | $414,910 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $399,440 |
| Neurologists | $322,750 |
| Psychiatrists | $316,200 |
All cooks, institution and cafeteria salaries · Take-home pay in Florida