Updated 2026-07-05 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Line Cook jobs in Birmingham, AL

4,020 line cooks employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $16.51/hour ($34,340/year) median · 8% below the national median.

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The median line cook salary in Birmingham, AL is $16.51/hour ($34,340/year), with a typical range of $30,210 to $36,620 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Metric	Value	Source
Median salary	$16.51/hour ($34,340/year)	BLS

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Line Cook pay in Birmingham, AL

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Birmingham metro. Half of Line Cooks earn inside that band.

25th$30,210 Median$34,340 75th$36,620 vs US8% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Birmingham, AL metro area (SOC 35-2014, Line Cook). Full Line Cook salary guide →

What is a Line Cook salary in Birmingham?

The median line cook salary in Birmingham, AL is $16.51/hour ($34,340/year), with a typical range of $30,210 to $36,620 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 4,020 line cooks employed in the Birmingham metro area.

Line Cook pay bands in Birmingham by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Staff Line Cook

Typical staff band in Birmingham

Example (illustrative)

Location: Birmingham, AL
Typical pay range: $29,189–$39,010
Common on: Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Line Cook

Typical lead band in Birmingham

Example (illustrative)

Location: Birmingham, AL
Typical pay range: $31,249–$39,010
Common on: Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Line Cook

Typical senior band in Birmingham

Example (illustrative)

Location: Birmingham, AL
Typical pay range: $31,249–$37,774
Common on: iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Line Cook

Typical senior band in Birmingham

Example (illustrative)

Location: Birmingham, AL
Typical pay range: $32,794–$41,482
Common on: Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Line Cook

Typical entry level band in Birmingham

Example (illustrative)

Location: Birmingham, AL
Typical pay range: $29,704–$38,392
Common on: iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

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Line Cook Career Ladder — Birmingham Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Birmingham’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

Entry Line Cook0–2 yrs$24,724
Mid Line Cook2–5 yrs$32,623
Senior Line Cook5–8 yrs$41,208
Staff Line Cook8–12 yrs$49,793
Lead Line Cook12+ yrs$58,378

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 35-2014, Line Cook).

Employers in the Line Cook hiring market in Birmingham

Summit Enterprises
Apex Staffing
NexGen Group
TechCorp Solutions
Talent Bridge

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Birmingham post Line Cook jobs

Employers in the Birmingham metro typically post Line Cook roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Greenhouse apply guide · Lever apply guide · Workday apply guide · Ashby apply guide · iCIMS apply guide

Line Cook in Birmingham, AL — Common Questions

How much does a Line Cook earn in Birmingham, AL?: Median $16.51/hour ($34,340/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $30,210–$36,620. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Line Cook jobs are there in Birmingham?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 4,020 Line Cook roles employed in the Birmingham metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Birmingham employers use for Line Cook?: Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Line Cook jobs for me?: Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Line Cook openings in Birmingham and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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