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Chefs and head cooks Salary in the United States
Median pay, percentile range, and top US metros — official BLS data.
Median annual salary
$60,990
~$29/hr · ~$5,083/mo
Total US jobs
197K
Much faster than average
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Growth: +7%
Salary range
10th %ile
$36,000
25th %ile
$47,710
Median
$60,990
75th %ile
$76,790
90th %ile
$96,030
Top US metros for chefs and head cooks
| Metro | Local salary |
|---|---|
| Terre Haute, IN | $83,880 |
| Morgantown, WV | $87,280 |
| Alexandria, LA | $80,290 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $87,410 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $69,560 |
| Vineland, NJ | $72,740 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $78,390 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $66,550 |
| Huntsville, AL | $70,960 |
| Mobile, AL | $66,440 |
Chefs and head cooks salary by state
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