Darden employees working as Line Cook/Prep in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 6 ratings. This is 5% lower than the average of Line Cook/Prep professionals at Darden worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Line Cook/Prep ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $40,808 per year (estimate) and goes up to $72,645 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Line Cook/Prep at Darden is $49,424 per year or $24 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $71,046 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $41,336 (25th percentile) and $59,957 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by Darden Line Cook/Prep professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Line Cook/Prep professionals typically earn between $20 and $29 per hour.
Line Cook/Prep professionals typically earn between $3,445 and $4,996 monthly.
Line Cook/Prep with an estimated total pay of $14 - $17/hr
