Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Northern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,300 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.55
10th percentile $35,620
90th percentile $76,940
Employed locally 70
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,620
    25th
    $43,570
    50th (median)
    $57,300
    75th
    $76,940
    90th
    $76,940

    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 Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,940
    Waiters and Waitresses$23,290
    Cooks, Restaurant$31,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,040
    Food Preparation Workers$28,830
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$31,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Northern Indiana is $27.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Northern Indiana is 6.1% 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 Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $35,620 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,570.