Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Line Cook jobs in Milwaukee, WI

7,220 line cooks employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $17.87/hour ($37,180/year) median · roughly in line with the national median.

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The median line cook salary in Milwaukee, WI is $17.87/hour ($37,180/year), with a typical range of $31,840 to $42,580 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Metric	Value	Source
Median salary	$17.87/hour ($37,180/year)	BLS

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Line Cook pay in Milwaukee, WI

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

25th$31,840 Median$37,180 75th$42,580 vs USroughly in line with the national median

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

What is a Line Cook salary in Milwaukee?

The median line cook salary in Milwaukee, WI is $17.87/hour ($37,180/year), with a typical range of $31,840 to $42,580 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 7,220 line cooks employed in the Milwaukee metro area.

Line Cook pay bands in Milwaukee 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.

Lead Line Cook

Typical lead band in Milwaukee

Example (illustrative)

Location: Milwaukee, WI
Typical pay range: $32,160–$44,913
Common on: Ashby

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 Milwaukee

Example (illustrative)

Location: Milwaukee, WI
Typical pay range: $34,391–$46,251
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 Milwaukee

Example (illustrative)

Location: Milwaukee, WI
Typical pay range: $31,603–$44,244
Common on: Workday

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 Milwaukee

Example (illustrative)

Location: Milwaukee, WI
Typical pay range: $33,833–$42,905
Common on: Workday

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

Staff Line Cook

Typical staff band in Milwaukee

Example (illustrative)

Location: Milwaukee, WI
Typical pay range: $32,718–$46,921
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 — Milwaukee Metro

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

Entry Line Cook0–2 yrs$26,769
Mid Line Cook2–5 yrs$35,321
Senior Line Cook5–8 yrs$44,616
Staff Line Cook8–12 yrs$53,911
Lead Line Cook12+ yrs$63,206

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

Employers in the Line Cook hiring market in Milwaukee

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 Milwaukee post Line Cook jobs

Employers in the Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee, WI — Common Questions

How much does a Line Cook earn in Milwaukee, WI?: Median $17.87/hour ($37,180/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $31,840–$42,580. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Line Cook jobs are there in Milwaukee?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 7,220 Line Cook roles employed in the Milwaukee metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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