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- The average salary for Line Cook/Prep Cook is $47,488 per year (estimate) in US, which is 40% higher than the average Panera Bread salary of $34,006 per year (estimate) for this job.
- Panera Bread employees working as Line Cook/Prep Cook in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 92 ratings. This is in line with the average of Line Cook/Prep Cook professionals at Panera Bread worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a Line Cook/Prep Cook ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $40,819 per year (estimate) and goes up to $72,318 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
- The estimated average salary for a Line Cook/Prep Cook at Panera Bread is $47,488 per year or $23 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $66,548 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $40,283 (25th percentile) and $56,812 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 13 salaries submitted by Panera Bread Line Cook/Prep Cook professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
- Line Cook/Prep Cook professionals typically earn between $19 and $27 per hour.
- Line Cook/Prep Cook professionals typically earn between $3,357 and $4,734 monthly.