The salary statistics and trend of chefs and head cooks in the industry of grocery 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 | $28,200 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $33,300 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $38,070 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $47,150 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $64,390 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chefs and head cooks in the industry of grocery 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 $64,390. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $38,070. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chefs and head cooks is $28,200.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chefs and head cooks in the industry of Grocery Stores from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $38,070 | 2.05% | 5.62% |
| 2015 | $37,290 | 1.18% | - |
| 2014 | $36,850 | -0.16% | - |
| 2013 | $36,910 | 2.66% | - |
| 2012 | $35,930 | - | - |
The average salaries of chefs and head cooks in nine 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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