Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Virginia
Chefs and Head Cooks in Virginia earn a median salary of $55,163 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.6% vs the national median of $60,990. An estimated 2,760 chefs and head cooks are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $49,020 to $60,790 depending on location.
$55,163
Avg median salary in Virginia
$60,790
Highest paying metro
$49,020
Lowest paying metro
2,760
Employed in Virginia
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Chefs and Head Cooks salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $60,790 | $41,950 | $83,750 | 310 |
| Northern West Virginia | $60,210 | $47,860 | $78,250 | 50 |
| Southern West Virginia | $60,020 | $41,220 | $81,330 | 50 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $58,860 | $52,850 | $72,950 | 200 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $58,580 | $48,860 | $73,300 | 70 |
| Northeast Virginia | $58,540 | $52,430 | $63,580 | 70 |
| Richmond, VA | $57,100 | $50,200 | $62,420 | 760 |
| Northwest Virginia | $55,390 | $48,970 | $63,580 | 80 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $53,860 | $48,230 | $60,740 | 610 |
| Southside Virginia | $52,540 | $46,210 | $67,850 | 50 |
| Southwest Virginia | $52,430 | $42,580 | $71,000 | 80 |
| Roanoke, VA | $52,340 | $46,870 | $61,310 | 140 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $52,280 | $48,410 | $61,870 | 100 |
| Staunton, VA | $51,220 | $42,960 | $53,330 | 30 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $49,430 | $47,430 | $60,320 | 90 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $49,020 | $48,930 | $60,420 | 70 |