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Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in the Industry of Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries

The salary statistics and trend of chefs and head cooks in the industry of amusement, gambling, and recreation industries are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare chefs and head cooks salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$32,090
25th Percentile Wage
$40,030
50th Percentile Wage
$52,860
75th Percentile Wage
$71,100
90th Percentile Wage
$95,660

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chefs and head cooks in the industry of amusement, gambling, and recreation industries. 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 $95,660. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $52,860. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chefs and head cooks is $32,090.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chefs and head cooks in the industry of Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$52,860
3.93% 10.58%
2016
$50,780
4.79% -
2015
$48,350
2.96% -
2014
$46,920
-0.11% -
2013
$46,970
-0.64% -
2012
$47,270
- -

Table 3. Compare Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Different Industries within the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Sector

The average salaries of chefs and head cooks in twelve industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation 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
Performing Arts Companies
$54,010
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
$53,520
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
$52,860
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
$52,570
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
$51,960
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
$51,590
Spectator Sports
$51,510
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
$50,980
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
$50,980
Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
$46,750
Gambling Industries
$45,700
Amusement Parks and Arcades
$44,780

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