Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in North Carolina

Median Salary

$61,130

per year

Hourly Rate

$29.39

per hour

Employment

4,920

in North Carolina

vs. National Avg

-2.1%

National: $62,470

📊 Compared to the national median of $62,470, North Carolina pays 2.1% LESS for Chefs and Head Cooks positions.

Purchasing Power

$64,756

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

94.4

6% below national avg

Rent/Income

26%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in North Carolina

10th

$38,210

25th

$48,360

Median

$61,130

75th

$76,330

90th

$92,210

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