The salary statistics and trend of chefs and head cooks in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare chefs and head cooks salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $38,200 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $45,060 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $57,080 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $72,650 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $89,570 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chefs and head cooks in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services. 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 $89,570. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $57,080. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chefs and head cooks is $38,200.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chefs and head cooks in the industry of Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $57,080 | 11.39% | -2.19% |
| 2016 | $50,580 | -0.30% | - |
| 2015 | $50,730 | -0.28% | - |
| 2014 | $50,870 | -14.06% | - |
| 2013 | $58,020 | -0.53% | - |
| 2012 | $58,330 | - | - |
The average salaries of chefs and head cooks in five industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of chefs and head cooks in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services | |