Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Arkansas
Chefs and Head Cooks in Arkansas earn a median of $46,170 a year, −26% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,170
- vs. U.S. median
- −26% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 880
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,500; the top 10% earn over $87,730. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
States ranked near Arkansas
Similar jobs in Arkansas
- Food Service Managers$55,120 median in Arkansas
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$33,800 median in Arkansas
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$37,500 median in Arkansas
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$30,240 median in Arkansas
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$34,380 median in Arkansas
- Cooks, Restaurant$30,180 median in Arkansas
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Arkansas
How much do chefs and head cooks make in Arkansas?
The median is $46,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,500 and the top 10% earn over $87,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 50 of 51 (−26% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.