Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Kansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Kansas
Chefs and Head Cooks in Kansas earn a median salary of $52,991 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.1% vs the national median of $60,990. An estimated 2,620 chefs and head cooks are employed across Kansas, with salaries ranging from $42,150 to $81,720 depending on location.
$52,991
Avg median salary in Kansas
$81,720
Highest paying metro
$42,150
Lowest paying metro
2,620
Employed in Kansas
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Chefs and Head Cooks salaries by city in Kansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Arkansas | $81,720 | $48,840 | $87,730 | 40 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $61,220 | $44,520 | $79,370 | 850 |
| Topeka, KS | $56,940 | $47,920 | $81,810 | 70 |
| Wichita, KS | $51,510 | $46,250 | $75,940 | 190 |
| South Arkansas | $49,730 | $37,900 | $63,590 | 70 |
| Arkansas | $49,060 | $38,700 | $63,660 | 950 |
| Lawrence, KS | $48,300 | $35,590 | $56,660 | 70 |
| Manhattan, KS | $47,990 | $40,950 | $61,530 | 60 |
| West Arkansas | $47,220 | $43,150 | $68,070 | 50 |
| Kansas | $47,060 | $42,630 | $73,490 | 180 |
| North Arkansas | $42,150 | $37,030 | $49,730 | 90 |