Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Nevada
Chefs and Head Cooks in Nevada earn a median of $62,380 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,380
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,940
Pay range in Nevada
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,410; the top 10% earn over $100,980. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
States ranked near Nevada
Similar jobs in Nevada
- Food Service Managers$65,320 median in Nevada
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44,030 median in Nevada
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$50,080 median in Nevada
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$39,430 median in Nevada
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$40,290 median in Nevada
- Cooks, Restaurant$38,610 median in Nevada
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Nevada
How much do chefs and head cooks make in Nevada?
The median is $62,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,410 and the top 10% earn over $100,980. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nevada a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 51 (0% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.