Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Janesville, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Janesville-Beloit, WI

Median annual salary $60,740 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.20
10th percentile $45,410
90th percentile $80,790
Employed locally 40
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,410
    25th
    $51,320
    50th (median)
    $60,740
    75th
    $71,580
    90th
    $80,790

    Janesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,390 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 82% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chefs and Head Cooks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $87,410
    Morgantown, WV $87,280
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $85,370
    Terre Haute, IN $83,880
    East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    Hawaii $81,200

    Nearby metros — Chefs and Head Cooks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $78,390
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $65,290
    Sheboygan, WI $63,740
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,360
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $62,980
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $62,230

    Related occupations in Janesville, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,330
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,290
    Bartenders $21,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,490
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,090
    Food Preparation Workers $30,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Janesville?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Janesville, WI is $29.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.01 or more per hour.

    Is Janesville above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Janesville, WI is 0.4% below the national median of $60,990. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chefs and Head Cooks in Janesville?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $45,410 per year in Janesville, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,320.