Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #46 of 51 · KY
16.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $55,770 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $48,070
Employment 1,790
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,550P25 $36,850 Median $48,070P75 $66,770P90 $88,410
About 80% of chefs and head cookss in Kentucky earn between $31,550 and $88,410. 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 Kentucky is $55,770, about 16.4% below the U.S. average ($66,700). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $56,790 | $61,090 | 270 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $56,290 | $57,400 | 70 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $54,080 | $54,770 | 50 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $52,290 | $56,020 | 80 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $51,050 | $56,860 | 80 |
| Owensboro, KY | $47,620 | $52,010 | 30 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $46,310 | $55,810 | 750 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $44,720 | $49,810 | 40 |