Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Georgia
Ranked #11 of 51 · GA
5.6% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $70,450 ≈ $34/hr
Median annual salary $66,230
Employment 3,680
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $43,300P25 $50,220 Median $66,230P75 $90,350P90 $100,970
About 80% of chefs and head cookss in Georgia earn between $43,300 and $100,970. 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 Georgia is $70,450, about 5.6% above the U.S. average ($66,700). That works out to roughly $34/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Georgia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $74,660 | $73,840 | 2,370 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $71,270 | $66,520 | — |
| Gainesville, GA | $70,780 | $67,820 | 40 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $68,070 | $67,300 | 230 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $67,530 | $66,160 | 40 |
| Dalton, GA | $66,090 | $55,900 | 40 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $63,870 | $67,420 | 160 |
| Savannah, GA | $63,700 | $68,320 | 260 |