Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Tennessee

Median Salary

$69,810

per year

Hourly Rate

$33.56

per hour

Employment

3,820

in Tennessee

vs. National Avg

+11.7%

National: $62,470

📊 Compared to the national median of $62,470, Tennessee pays 11.7% MORE for Chefs and Head Cooks positions.

Purchasing Power

$76,295

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

91.5

9% below national avg

Rent/Income

22%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Tennessee

10th

$45,410

25th

$57,470

Median

$69,810

75th

$81,900

90th

$98,860

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