Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Kentucky

Median Salary

$48,070

per year

Hourly Rate

$23.11

per hour

Employment

1,790

in Kentucky

vs. National Avg

-23.1%

National: $62,470

📊 Compared to the national median of $62,470, Kentucky pays 23.1% LESS for Chefs and Head Cooks positions.

Purchasing Power

$54,316

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

88.5

12% below national avg

Rent/Income

24%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

10th

$31,550

25th

$36,850

Median

$48,070

75th

$66,770

90th

$88,410

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