Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Alabama
Chefs and Head Cooks in Alabama earn a median of $62,400 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,400
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,000
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,940; the top 10% earn over $85,990. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
States ranked near Alabama
Similar jobs in Alabama
- Food Service Managers$63,010 median in Alabama
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,110 median in Alabama
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$44,370 median in Alabama
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$27,120 median in Alabama
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$36,500 median in Alabama
- Cooks, Restaurant$32,180 median in Alabama
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Alabama
How much do chefs and head cooks make in Alabama?
The median is $62,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,940 and the top 10% earn over $85,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 51 (0% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.