Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Line Cook jobs in Tampa, FL

18,640 line cooks employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $17.79/hour ($37,010/year) median · roughly in line with the national median.

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The median line cook salary in Tampa, FL is $17.79/hour ($37,010/year), with a typical range of $35,280 to $41,380 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Metric	Value	Source
Median salary	$17.79/hour ($37,010/year)	BLS

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Line Cook pay in Tampa, FL

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

25th$35,280 Median$37,010 75th$41,380 vs USroughly in line with the national median

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

What is a Line Cook salary in Tampa?

The median line cook salary in Tampa, FL is $17.79/hour ($37,010/year), with a typical range of $35,280 to $41,380 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 18,640 line cooks employed in the Tampa metro area.

Line Cook pay bands in Tampa 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 Tampa

Example (illustrative)

Location: Tampa, FL
Typical pay range: $31,458–$45,374
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 Tampa

Example (illustrative)

Location: Tampa, FL
Typical pay range: $32,013–$45,374
Common on: iCIMS

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 Tampa

Example (illustrative)

Location: Tampa, FL
Typical pay range: $34,789–$45,374
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 Tampa

Example (illustrative)

Location: Tampa, FL
Typical pay range: $32,568–$42,709
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 Tampa

Example (illustrative)

Location: Tampa, FL
Typical pay range: $35,344–$46,040
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 — Tampa Metro

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

Entry Line Cook0–2 yrs$26,647
Mid Line Cook2–5 yrs$35,159
Senior Line Cook5–8 yrs$44,412
Staff Line Cook8–12 yrs$53,664
Lead Line Cook12+ yrs$62,917

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

Employers in the Line Cook hiring market in Tampa

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 Tampa post Line Cook jobs

Employers in the Tampa 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 Tampa, FL — Common Questions

How much does a Line Cook earn in Tampa, FL?: Median $17.79/hour ($37,010/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $35,280–$41,380. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Line Cook jobs are there in Tampa?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 18,640 Line Cook roles employed in the Tampa metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Tampa 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 Tampa and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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