Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Virginia
Ranked #27 of 51 · VA
2.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $65,320 ≈ $31/hr
Median annual salary $63,270
Employment 3,600
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $43,010P25 $50,170 Median $63,270P75 $77,270P90 $90,470
About 80% of chefs and head cookss in Virginia earn between $43,010 and $90,470. 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 Virginia is $65,320, about 2.1% below the U.S. average ($66,700). That works out to roughly $31/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $63,380 | $62,420 | 70 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $63,270 | $64,050 | 60 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $61,990 | $64,240 | 180 |
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $61,730 | $63,230 | 60 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $60,960 | $63,350 | 70 |
| Richmond, VA | $59,730 | $65,130 | 540 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $57,730 | $61,000 | 530 |
| Roanoke, VA | $57,350 | $59,700 | 100 |