The Cheesecake Factory employees working as Line Cook/Prep Cook in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.4 out of 5 stars, based on 21 ratings. This is 11% lower than the average of Line Cook/Prep Cook professionals at The Cheesecake Factory worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Line Cook/Prep Cook ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $40,820 per year (estimate) and goes up to $72,257 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Line Cook/Prep Cook at The Cheesecake Factory is $47,470 per year or $23 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $66,534 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $40,265 (25th percentile) and $56,796 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 16 salaries submitted by The Cheesecake Factory 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 $3,355 and $4,733 monthly.
Prep/Line Cook with an estimated total pay of $16 - $19/hr