Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Alaska
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Alaska
Chefs and Head Cooks in Alaska earn a median salary of $54,398 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.8% vs the national median of $60,990. An estimated 830 chefs and head cooks are employed across Alaska, with salaries ranging from $44,150 to $61,160 depending on location.
$54,398
Avg median salary in Alaska
$61,160
Highest paying metro
$44,150
Lowest paying metro
830
Employed in Alaska
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Chefs and Head Cooks salaries by city in Alaska
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $61,160 | $47,850 | $81,720 | 290 |
| La Crosse, WI-MN | $59,860 | $49,530 | $65,900 | 50 |
| Anchorage, AK | $52,420 | $44,400 | $75,460 | 400 |
| Fairbanks, AK | $44,150 | $37,660 | $66,090 | 90 |