The salary statistics of chefs and head cooks in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare chefs and head cooks salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $31,540 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $39,320 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $53,270 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $71,530 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $95,560 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for chefs and head cooks in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. 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 $95,560. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $53,270. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid chefs and head cooks is $31,540.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chefs and head cooks in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $53,270 | 0.92% | 11.64% |
| 2017 | $52,780 | 3.85% | - |
| 2016 | $50,750 | 4.67% | - |
| 2015 | $48,380 | 3.08% | - |
| 2014 | $46,890 | 0.11% | - |
| 2013 | $46,840 | -0.49% | - |
| 2012 | $47,070 | - | - |
The average salaries of chefs and head cooks in one industries in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown below. For detailed chefs and head cooks salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Amusement Parks and Arcades | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].