Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Columbia, SC

Median Salary

$69,820

per year

Hourly Rate

$33.57

per hour

Employment

280

in Columbia, SC

vs. National Avg

+11.8%

National: $62,470

📊 Compared to the national median of $62,470, Columbia, SC pays 11.8% MORE for Chefs and Head Cooks positions.

Salary Distribution in Columbia, SC

10th

$46,280

25th

$55,120

Median

$69,820

75th

$79,250

90th

$85,710

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).