Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Indiana
Chefs and Head Cooks in Indiana 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
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,940
Pay range in Indiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,930; the top 10% earn over $82,430. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
States ranked near Indiana
Similar jobs in Indiana
- Food Service Managers$71,430 median in Indiana
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44,880 median in Indiana
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$50,570 median in Indiana
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35,980 median in Indiana
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$42,440 median in Indiana
- Cooks, Restaurant$35,170 median in Indiana
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Indiana
How much do chefs and head cooks make in Indiana?
The median is $52,190 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,930 and the top 10% earn over $82,430. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Indiana a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 51 (−16% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.