Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Louisiana

Median Salary

$45,570

per year

Hourly Rate

$21.91

per hour

Employment

1,990

in Louisiana

vs. National Avg

-27.1%

National: $62,470

📊 Compared to the national median of $62,470, Louisiana pays 27.1% LESS for Chefs and Head Cooks positions.

Purchasing Power

$50,577

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

90.1

10% below national avg

Rent/Income

28%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Louisiana

10th

$32,320

25th

$39,650

Median

$45,570

75th

$59,020

90th

$86,750

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