Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Kansas
Chefs and Head Cooks in Kansas earn a median of $58,390 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,390
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 860
Pay range in Kansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,540; the top 10% earn over $89,990. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
States ranked near Kansas
Similar jobs in Kansas
- Food Service Managers$70,320 median in Kansas
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,220 median in Kansas
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$49,780 median in Kansas
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$31,950 median in Kansas
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$37,320 median in Kansas
- Cooks, Restaurant$35,130 median in Kansas
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Kansas
How much do chefs and head cooks make in Kansas?
The median is $58,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,540 and the top 10% earn over $89,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kansas a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.