Chefs and Head Cooks
SOC code 35-1011 · Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
National employment
200,040
Mean annual wage
$66,700
Mean hourly wage
$32.07
Median annual wage
$62,470
Median hourly wage
$30.03
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,900 | $18.22 |
| 25th percentile | $48,440 | $23.29 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $62,470 | $30.03 |
| 75th percentile | $78,750 | $37.86 |
| 90th percentile | $98,560 | $47.39 |
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Similar-paying occupations in Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- Cooks, Private Household 35-2013$47,940/yr
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 35-1012$44,080/yr
- Cooks, All Other 35-2019$37,690/yr
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 35-2012$37,450/yr
- Cooks, Restaurant 35-2014$37,390/yr
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.