Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Florida
Chefs and Head Cooks in Florida earn a median of $58,240 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,240
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 19,670
Pay range in Florida
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,920; the top 10% earn over $92,300. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
States ranked near Florida
Similar jobs in Florida
- Food Service Managers$72,790 median in Florida
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44,470 median in Florida
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$45,770 median in Florida
- Farm Labor Contractors$79,590 median in Florida
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36,250 median in Florida
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$42,790 median in Florida
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Florida
How much do chefs and head cooks make in Florida?
The median is $58,240 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,920 and the top 10% earn over $92,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Florida a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.