Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in South Dakota
Chefs and Head Cooks in South Dakota earn a median of $48,470 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,470
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,450; the top 10% earn over $57,820. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
States ranked near South Dakota
Similar jobs in South Dakota
- Food Service Managers$60,640 median in South Dakota
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$40,640 median in South Dakota
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$46,860 median in South Dakota
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36,730 median in South Dakota
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$37,310 median in South Dakota
- Cooks, Restaurant$36,220 median in South Dakota
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in South Dakota
How much do chefs and head cooks make in South Dakota?
The median is $48,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,450 and the top 10% earn over $57,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 47 of 51 (−22% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.