Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Line Cook jobs in San Jose, CA

8,900 line cooks employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $22.68/hour ($47,170/year) median · 26% above the national median.

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The median line cook salary in San Jose, CA is $22.68/hour ($47,170/year), with a typical range of $43,970 to $55,800 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Line Cook pay in San Jose, CA

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $43,970 $47,170 $55,800
25th$43,970 Median$47,170 75th$55,800 vs US26% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area (SOC 35-2014, Line Cook). Full Line Cook salary guide →

What is a Line Cook salary in San Jose?

The median line cook salary in San Jose, CA is $22.68/hour ($47,170/year), with a typical range of $43,970 to $55,800 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 8,900 line cooks employed in the San Jose metro area.

Line Cook pay bands in San Jose 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.

Senior Line Cook

Typical senior band in San Jose
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Jose, CA
Typical pay range
$44,339–$55,283
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 San Jose
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Jose, CA
Typical pay range
$41,509–$55,283
Common on
Lever

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

Mid Level Line Cook

Typical mid level band in San Jose
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Jose, CA
Typical pay range
$38,679–$56,132
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 San Jose
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Jose, CA
Typical pay range
$41,509–$59,528
Common on
Lever

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 San Jose
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Jose, CA
Typical pay range
$38,679–$56,981
Common on
Greenhouse

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

Line Cook Career Ladder — San Jose Metro

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

  1. Entry Line Cook0–2 yrs$33,962
  2. Mid Line Cook2–5 yrs$44,811
  3. Senior Line Cook5–8 yrs$56,604
  4. Staff Line Cook8–12 yrs$68,396
  5. Lead Line Cook12+ yrs$80,189

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

Employers in the Line Cook hiring market in San Jose

  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises
  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group
  • TechCorp Solutions

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 San Jose post Line Cook jobs

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

Line Cook in San Jose, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Line Cook earn in San Jose, CA?
Median $22.68/hour ($47,170/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $43,970–$55,800. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Line Cook jobs are there in San Jose?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 8,900 Line Cook roles employed in the San Jose metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do San Jose 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?
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