Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Arizona
Chefs and Head Cooks in Arizona earn a median of $59,890 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,890
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,080
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,970; the top 10% earn over $95,240. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
States ranked near Arizona
Similar jobs in Arizona
- Food Service Managers$70,180 median in Arizona
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$40,550 median in Arizona
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$48,610 median in Arizona
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$39,660 median in Arizona
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$45,780 median in Arizona
- Cooks, Restaurant$38,670 median in Arizona
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Arizona
How much do chefs and head cooks make in Arizona?
The median is $59,890 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,970 and the top 10% earn over $95,240. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.