Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Line Cook jobs in Seattle, WA

20,850 line cooks employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $22.95/hour ($47,730/year) median · 28% above the national median.

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The median line cook salary in Seattle, WA is $22.95/hour ($47,730/year), with a typical range of $45,730 to $53,060 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Metric	Value	Source
Median salary	$22.95/hour ($47,730/year)	BLS

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Line Cook pay in Seattle, WA

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

25th$45,730 Median$47,730 75th$53,060 vs US28% above the national median

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

What is a Line Cook salary in Seattle?

The median line cook salary in Seattle, WA is $22.95/hour ($47,730/year), with a typical range of $45,730 to $53,060 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 20,850 line cooks employed in the Seattle metro area.

Line Cook pay bands in Seattle 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 Seattle

Example (illustrative)

Location: Seattle, WA
Typical pay range: $44,150–$60,235
Common on: iCIMS

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 Seattle

Example (illustrative)

Location: Seattle, WA
Typical pay range: $42,002–$57,657
Common on: Greenhouse

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 Seattle

Example (illustrative)

Location: Seattle, WA
Typical pay range: $45,582–$59,376
Common on: Workday

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 Seattle

Example (illustrative)

Location: Seattle, WA
Typical pay range: $41,286–$53,362
Common on: Ashby

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 Seattle

Example (illustrative)

Location: Seattle, WA
Typical pay range: $40,570–$60,235
Common on: Greenhouse

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 — Seattle Metro

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

Entry Line Cook0–2 yrs$34,365
Mid Line Cook2–5 yrs$45,343
Senior Line Cook5–8 yrs$57,276
Staff Line Cook8–12 yrs$69,208
Lead Line Cook12+ yrs$81,141

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

Employers in the Line Cook hiring market in Seattle

Apex Staffing
NexGen Group
TechCorp Solutions
Talent Bridge
Summit Enterprises

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 Seattle post Line Cook jobs

Employers in the Seattle 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 Seattle, WA — Common Questions

How much does a Line Cook earn in Seattle, WA?: Median $22.95/hour ($47,730/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $45,730–$53,060. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Line Cook jobs are there in Seattle?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 20,850 Line Cook roles employed in the Seattle metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Seattle 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 Seattle and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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