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Head Cook Salary
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$64,899 (USD)
Average Salary
$31/hr
Average Hourly
$1,694
Average Bonus
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Last updated: April 18, 2024
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The average pay for a Head Cook is $64,899 a year and $31 an hour in the United States. The average salary range for a Head Cook is between $46,338 and $78,268. On average, a High School Degree is the highest level of education for a Head Cook. This compensation analysis is based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in the the United States.
ERI's compensation data are based on salary surveys conducted and researched by ERI. Cost of labor data in the Assessor Series are based on actual housing sales data from commercially available sources, plus rental rates, gasoline prices, consumables, medical care premium costs, property taxes, effective income tax rates, etc.
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Estimated salary in 2029:
$72,898
5 Year Change:
12 %
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The United States of America (USA or U.S.A.), commonly known as the United States (US or U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federation of 50 states, a federal capital district (Washington, D.C.), and 326 Indian reservations. Outside the union of states, it asserts sovereignty over five major unincorporated island territories and various uninhabited islands. The country has the world's third-largest land area, second-largest exclusive economic zone, and third-largest population, exceeding 334 million.Paleo-Indians migrated across the Bering land bridge more than 12,000 years...
Job Summary
Description:
- Supervises, coordinates, and participates in activities of workers engaged in preparing, cooking, and serving food in an institution or other eating establishment.
- Plans and writes nutritious and balanced menus for all meals.
- Directs the preparation of food and serving of food.
- Arranges and directs the appropriate storage of food and supplies.
- Maintains safety standards throughout all food preparation and storage areas.
- Monitors and maintains the inventory of food, equipment, and supplies, and requisitions.
- Inspects all food and required kitchen equipment and supplies.
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Salary Recap
The average pay for a Head Cook is $64,899 a year and $31 an hour in the United States. The average salary range for a Head Cook is between $46,338 and $78,268. On average, a High School Degree is the highest level of education for a Head Cook. This compensation analysis is based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in the the United States.
ERI's compensation data are based on salary surveys conducted and researched by ERI. Cost of labor data in the Assessor Series are based on actual housing sales data from commercially available sources, plus rental rates, gasoline prices, consumables, medical care premium costs, property taxes, effective income tax rates, etc.
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Head Cook Job Prevalence in the United States
Job family: Chefs and Head Cooks
Job family population: 160,190
Estimated population of Head Cook jobs: 15,002
Rate of error: 2.6%
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About the United States
United States Cost of Living Score:
Description:
The United States of America (USA or U.S.A.), commonly known as the United States (US or U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federation of 50 states, a federal capital district (Washington, D.C.), and 326 Indian reservations. Outside the union of states, it asserts sovereignty over five major unincorporated island territories and various uninhabited islands. The country has the world's third-largest land area, second-largest exclusive economic zone, and third-largest population, exceeding 334 million.Paleo-Indians migrated across the Bering land bridge more than 12,000 years...
Job Summary
Description:
- Supervises, coordinates, and participates in activities of workers engaged in preparing, cooking, and serving food in an institution or other eating establishment.
- Plans and writes nutritious and balanced menus for all meals.
- Directs the preparation of food and serving of food.
- Arranges and directs the appropriate storage of food and supplies.
- Maintains safety standards throughout all food preparation and storage areas.
- Monitors and maintains the inventory of food, equipment, and supplies, and requisitions.
- Inspects all food and required kitchen equipment and supplies.
Who We Are
ERI Economic Research Institute compiles the best salary, cost-of-living, and executive compensation survey data available.
View our ProductsTake the guess work out of setting pay
Determine competitive salary levels, compare employee compensation with market benchmarks, and get instant access to reliable salary survey data online.
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