The salary statistics and trend of chefs and head cooks in the industry of specialty food 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 | $27,060 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $32,510 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $46,850 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $70,540 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $79,370 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chefs and head cooks in the industry of specialty food 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 $79,370. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $46,850. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chefs and head cooks is $27,060.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chefs and head cooks in the industry of Specialty Food Stores from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $46,850 | -2.48% | 8.56% |
| 2015 | $48,010 | 5.00% | - |
| 2014 | $45,610 | -10.85% | - |
| 2013 | $50,560 | 15.27% | - |
| 2012 | $42,840 | - | - |
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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