The salary statistics and trend of chefs and head cooks in the industry of elementary and secondary schools are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare chefs and head cooks salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $22,880 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $27,550 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $34,070 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $45,250 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $58,690 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chefs and head cooks in the industry of elementary and secondary schools. 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 $58,690. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $34,070. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chefs and head cooks is $22,880.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chefs and head cooks in the industry of Elementary and Secondary Schools from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $34,070 | -1.12% | 0.26% |
| 2016 | $34,450 | 2.90% | - |
| 2015 | $33,450 | -0.84% | - |
| 2014 | $33,730 | 1.75% | - |
| 2013 | $33,140 | -2.53% | - |
| 2012 | $33,980 | - | - |
The average salaries of chefs and head cooks in 14 industries within the educational 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.
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