Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Michigan
Chefs and Head Cooks in Michigan earn a median of $60,070 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,070
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,360
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,170; the top 10% earn over $82,000. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
States ranked near Michigan
Similar jobs in Michigan
- Food Service Managers$60,790 median in Michigan
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,940 median in Michigan
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$46,770 median in Michigan
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36,870 median in Michigan
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$39,350 median in Michigan
- Cooks, Restaurant$36,980 median in Michigan
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Michigan
How much do chefs and head cooks make in Michigan?
The median is $60,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,170 and the top 10% earn over $82,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.