Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Alaska
Chefs and Head Cooks in Alaska earn a median of $52,190 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $52,190
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 680
Pay range in Alaska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,170; the top 10% earn over $91,520. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
States ranked near Alaska
Similar jobs in Alaska
- Food Service Managers$82,030 median in Alaska
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$46,570 median in Alaska
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$56,690 median in Alaska
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$48,580 median in Alaska
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$50,450 median in Alaska
- Cooks, Restaurant$40,140 median in Alaska
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Alaska
How much do chefs and head cooks make in Alaska?
The median is $52,190 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,170 and the top 10% earn over $91,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alaska a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 51 (−16% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.