Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #45 of 51 · MS
14.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $56,910 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $54,850
Employment 840
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $30,900P25 $37,180 Median $54,850P75 $76,350P90 $83,850
About 80% of chefs and head cookss in Mississippi earn between $30,900 and $83,850. 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 Mississippi is $56,910, about 14.7% below the U.S. average ($66,700). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $64,480 | $60,760 | 120 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $57,220 | $56,980 | 80 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $54,870 | $55,000 | 40 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $53,570 | $54,140 | 150 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $51,240 | $55,630 | 230 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $50,750 | $52,000 | 50 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $49,570 | $54,240 | 80 |