The salary statistics and trend of chefs and head cooks in the industry of food and beverage stores are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare chefs and head cooks salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $29,310 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,590 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $40,350 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $52,830 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $72,360 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chefs and head cooks in the industry of food and beverage stores. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) chefs and head cooks is $72,360. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $40,350. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chefs and head cooks is $29,310.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chefs and head cooks in the industry of Food and Beverage Stores from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $40,350 | 5.18% | 10.58% |
| 2016 | $38,260 | 1.93% | - |
| 2015 | $37,520 | 1.57% | - |
| 2014 | $36,930 | -0.46% | - |
| 2013 | $37,100 | 2.75% | - |
| 2012 | $36,080 | - | - |
The average salaries of chefs and head cooks in 17 industries within the retail trade sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of chefs and head cooks in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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