Cooks, Private Household
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$47,940/yr
Typical range
$40,630 – $55,450
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Cooks, Private Household does
You plan and prepare meals for wealthy families or individuals in private homes, catering to their dietary preferences and culinary tastes. Your role combines cooking expertise with knowledge of fine dining and household management.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Fast Food and Counter Workers — $31,200/yr
- Baristas — $31,200/yr
- Waiters and Waitresses — $35,230/yr
- Cooks, Restaurant — $37,390/yr
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $44,080/yr
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