Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Louisiana
Chefs and Head Cooks in Louisiana earn a median of $45,570 a year, −27% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,570
- vs. U.S. median
- −27% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,990
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,320; the top 10% earn over $86,750. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
States ranked near Louisiana
Similar jobs in Louisiana
- Food Service Managers$61,400 median in Louisiana
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,800 median in Louisiana
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$38,640 median in Louisiana
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$25,490 median in Louisiana
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$36,790 median in Louisiana
- Cooks, Restaurant$29,050 median in Louisiana
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Louisiana
How much do chefs and head cooks make in Louisiana?
The median is $45,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,320 and the top 10% earn over $86,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 51 of 51 (−27% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.