Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Georgia
Chefs and Head Cooks in Georgia earn a median of $66,230 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $66,230
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,680
Pay range in Georgia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,300; the top 10% earn over $100,970. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
States ranked near Georgia
Similar jobs in Georgia
- Food Service Managers$65,280 median in Georgia
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,600 median in Georgia
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$46,070 median in Georgia
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35,090 median in Georgia
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$38,540 median in Georgia
- Cooks, Restaurant$35,940 median in Georgia
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Georgia
How much do chefs and head cooks make in Georgia?
The median is $66,230 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,300 and the top 10% earn over $100,970. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Georgia a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 51 (+6% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.