How much do chefs and head cooks make in Georgia?

The median wage for chefs and head cooks in Georgia is $66,230 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 3,680 jobs in the state.

Where in Georgia do chefs and head cooks earn the most?

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $74,660 a year.

Checked Oct 23, 2026

Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Georgia

Chefs and Head Cooks in Georgia earn a median $66,230 a year, 6% above the U.S. median.

Median in GA: $66,230 a year
U.S. median: $62,470 a year
Employment: 3,680
Location quotient: 0.58; Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)

Pay range in Georgia

10%: $43,300Median: $66,23090%: $100,970

Median (50%): $66,230 · $31.84 an hour
Mean (average): $70,450 · $33.87 an hour (estimate error ±7.5%)
10th percentile: $43,300 · $20.82 an hour
25th percentile: $50,220 · $24.15 an hour
75th percentile: $90,350 · $43.44 an hour
90th percentile: $100,970 · $48.54 an hour
Employment: 3,680 (estimate error ±15.2%)
Jobs per 1,000: 0.75
Location quotient: 0.58 (1.00 = national share)

Chefs and Head Cooks pay by metro area in Georgia

Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas

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Area	Median wage	Employment
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$74,660	2,370
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area	$71,270	Not reported
Gainesville, GA	$70,780	40
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC	$68,070	230
Warner Robins, GA	$67,530	40
Dalton, GA	$66,090	40
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area	$63,870	160
Savannah, GA	$63,700	260
Chattanooga, TN-GA	$63,690	280
Columbus, GA-AL	$62,920	90
Brunswick-St. Simons, GA	$61,600	90
Albany, GA	$59,540	40
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area	$50,580	Not reported
Athens-Clarke County, GA	$50,330	60
Macon-Bibb County, GA	$50,080	60
East Georgia nonmetropolitan area	$49,450	60

Frequently asked questions

How much do chefs and head cooks make in Georgia?: The median wage for chefs and head cooks in Georgia is $66,230 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 3,680 jobs in the state.
Where in Georgia do chefs and head cooks earn the most?: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $74,660 a year.

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