63200 economic 2025-2027
Halifax Moderate
Canada Limited
Cooks in Halifax
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$16.50
/hr
Typical
$17.00
/hr
Experienced
$22.00
/hr
Average: $17.82/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for cooks (NOC 63200) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about cooks in the Halifax region:
- Approximately 2,770 people work in this occupation.
- Cooks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 73%
- Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%