How much does a chef and head cook make in Arizona?
$59,890a year
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks in Arizona. That is $28.79 an hour or $4,991 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.79
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,970Median: $59,890Highest 10%: $95,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,970 | $16.33 | |
| 25th | $38,480 | $18.50 | |
| Median | $59,890 | $28.79 | |
| 75th | $74,990 | $36.05 | |
| 90th | $95,240 | $45.79 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $61,400 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $59,380 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $57,990 |
| Tucson, AZ | $49,990 |
| Yuma, AZ | $48,590 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $38,470 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $37,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chef and head cooks.
| 30. West Virginia | $61,100 |
| 31. Nebraska | $60,510 |
| 32. Michigan | $60,070 |
| 33. Arizona | $59,890 |
| 34. Utah | $59,060 |
| 35. Illinois | $58,830 |
| 36. Oklahoma | $58,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef and head cook make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $28.79 ($59,890 a year).
Do chef and head cooks make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $59,890 against $62,470 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Arizona rank for chef and head cook pay?
Arizona ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays chef and head cooks the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $61,400 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.