Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Iowa

Median Salary

$47,990

per year

Hourly Rate

$23.07

per hour

Employment

1,640

in Iowa

vs. National Avg

-23.2%

National: $62,470

📊 Compared to the national median of $62,470, Iowa pays 23.2% LESS for Chefs and Head Cooks positions.

Purchasing Power

$53,800

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

89.2

11% below national avg

Rent/Income

24%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Iowa

10th

$36,770

25th

$42,620

Median

$47,990

75th

$59,380

90th

$74,730

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