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Chefs and Head Cooks — Salary Details

Comprehensive salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Median Salary

$60,990

Mean Salary

$64,720

Total Employment

182,320

Salary Distribution

10th Percentile
$36,000
25th Percentile
$47,710
Median
$60,990
Mean
$64,720
75th Percentile
$76,790
90th Percentile
$96,030

Salary Range

Entry Level (10th)Experienced (90th)
$36,000$96,030