Applebee's employees working as Line Cook in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 288 ratings. This is in line with the average of Line Cook professionals at Applebee's worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Line Cook ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $40,799 per year (estimate) and goes up to $71,782 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Line Cook at Applebee's is $44,470 per year or $21 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $61,550 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $37,925 (25th percentile) and $52,838 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 756 salaries submitted by Applebee's Line Cook professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Line Cook professionals typically earn between $18 and $25 per hour.
Line Cook professionals typically earn between $3,160 and $4,403 monthly.