Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in North Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,930 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.04
10th percentile $30,880
90th percentile $86,420
Employed locally 130
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,880
    25th
    $40,480
    50th (median)
    $47,930
    75th
    $64,770
    90th
    $86,420

    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 North Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,960
    Waiters and Waitresses $17,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,440
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,410
    Food Preparation Workers $29,480
    Bartenders $28,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in North Georgia is $23.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in North Georgia is 21.4% 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 North Georgia?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $30,880 per year in North Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,480.