Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Indiana
Ranked #47 of 51 · IN
17.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $55,060 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $52,190
Employment 1,940
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $30,930P25 $39,110 Median $52,190P75 $64,990P90 $82,430
About 80% of chefs and head cookss in Indiana earn between $30,930 and $82,430. 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 Indiana is $55,060, about 17.5% below the U.S. average ($66,700). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Indiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute, IN | $85,920 | $70,410 | 50 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $57,180 | $57,090 | 80 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $56,330 | $59,860 | 60 |
| Bloomington, IN | $52,760 | $57,780 | 100 |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $51,950 | $56,900 | 90 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $49,490 | $52,920 | 120 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $49,010 | $53,360 | 960 |
| Evansville, IN | $46,480 | $49,720 | 90 |