Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,060 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.63
10th percentile $32,990
90th percentile $76,700
Employed locally 180
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,990
    25th
    $42,630
    50th (median)
    $47,060
    75th
    $73,490
    90th
    $76,700

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $25,960
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,490
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $29,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,830
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,430
    Food Preparation Workers $27,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Kansas is $22.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Kansas is 22.8% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $32,990 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,630.