Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Florida
Ranked #34 of 51 · FL
7.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $61,720 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $58,240
Employment 19,670
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,920P25 $43,680 Median $58,240P75 $75,840P90 $92,300
About 80% of chefs and head cookss in Florida earn between $31,920 and $92,300. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean chefs and head cooks salary in Florida is $61,720, about 7.5% below the U.S. average ($66,700). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Florida
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $68,830 | $74,320 | 640 |
| South Florida nonmetropolitan area | $64,990 | $72,800 | 280 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $61,390 | $67,370 | 2,360 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $60,180 | $64,770 | 880 |
| North Florida nonmetropolitan area | $59,710 | $61,910 | 170 |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $59,510 | $60,610 | 130 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $58,240 | $61,170 | 1,720 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $57,940 | $60,190 | 8,210 |