Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Mississippi

Median Salary

$54,850

per year

Hourly Rate

$26.37

per hour

Employment

840

in Mississippi

vs. National Avg

-12.2%

National: $62,470

📊 Compared to the national median of $62,470, Mississippi pays 12.2% LESS for Chefs and Head Cooks positions.

Purchasing Power

$64,682

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

84.8

15% below national avg

Rent/Income

20%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

10th

$30,900

25th

$37,180

Median

$54,850

75th

$76,350

90th

$83,850

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