Taco Bell employees working as Line Cook/Prep Cook in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 1.9 out of 5 stars, based on 39 ratings. This is in line with the average of Line Cook/Prep Cook professionals at Taco Bell worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Line Cook/Prep Cook ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $40,814 per year (estimate) and goes up to $72,094 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Line Cook/Prep Cook at Taco Bell is $47,424 per year or $23 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $66,497 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $40,217 (25th percentile) and $56,753 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 9 salaries submitted by Taco Bell 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 $3,351 and $4,729 monthly.