Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Ames, IA
Median Salary
$51,360
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.69
per hour
Employment
60
in Ames, IA
vs. National Avg
-17.8%
National: $62,470
📊 Compared to the national median of $62,470, Ames, IA pays 17.8% LESS for Chefs and Head Cooks positions.
Salary Distribution in Ames, IA
10th
$36,210
25th
$44,760
Median
$51,360
75th
$68,320
90th
$88,710
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).