Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Kansas
Ranked #38 of 51 · KS
8.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $60,930 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $58,390
Employment 860
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,540P25 $43,990 Median $58,390P75 $74,990P90 $89,990
About 80% of chefs and head cookss in Kansas earn between $36,540 and $89,990. 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 Kansas is $60,930, about 8.7% below the U.S. average ($66,700). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kansas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | $55,030 | $58,420 | 80 |
| Wichita, KS | $49,440 | $54,480 | 170 |
| Manhattan, KS | $48,640 | $53,570 | 40 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $45,670 | $54,040 | 140 |
| Lawrence, KS | $44,700 | $48,330 | 80 |