Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in South Carolina

Median Salary

$71,860

per year

Hourly Rate

$34.55

per hour

Employment

2,650

in South Carolina

vs. National Avg

+15.0%

National: $62,470

📊 Compared to the national median of $62,470, South Carolina pays 15.0% MORE for Chefs and Head Cooks positions.

Purchasing Power

$78,109

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

92.0

8% below national avg

Rent/Income

21%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in South Carolina

10th

$47,640

25th

$60,120

Median

$71,860

75th

$79,050

90th

$88,880

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