Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Panama City, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL

Median annual salary $47,470 -22.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.82
10th percentile $27,810
90th percentile $78,210
Employed locally 190
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,810
    25th
    $30,080
    50th (median)
    $47,470
    75th
    $68,730
    90th
    $78,210

    Panama City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,834 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 70% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 30% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $74,990
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $69,570
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $65,290
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $62,040
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $61,600
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $61,270

    Related occupations in Panama City, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,040
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,590
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,360
    Bartenders $28,880
    Food Preparation Workers $34,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Panama City, FL is $22.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Panama City, FL is 22.2% 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 Panama City?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $27,810 per year in Panama City, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,080.