Applebee's employees working as Line Cook/Prep Cook in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.2 out of 5 stars, based on 35 ratings. This is 5% higher than the average of Line Cook/Prep Cook professionals at Applebee's worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Line Cook/Prep Cook ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $40,812 per year (estimate) and goes up to $72,054 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Line Cook/Prep Cook at Applebee's is $47,412 per year or $23 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $66,487 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $40,205 (25th percentile) and $56,742 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 76 salaries submitted by Applebee's Line Cook/Prep Cook professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Line Cook/Prep Cook professionals typically earn between $19 and $27 per hour.
Line Cook/Prep Cook professionals typically earn between $3,350 and $4,729 monthly.
Line Cook/Prep with an estimated total pay of $14 - $18/hr