How much does a chef and head cook make in Atlanta?
$74,660a year
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $35.89 an hour or $6,222 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.89
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 2,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,260Median: $74,660Highest 10%: $101,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,260 | $22.24 | |
| 25th | $52,550 | $25.26 | |
| Median | $74,660 | $35.89 | |
| 75th | $101,000 | $48.54 | |
| 90th | $101,000 | $48.54 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks.
| Augusta, GA | $68,070 |
| Savannah, GA | $63,700 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $63,690 |
| Columbus, GA | $62,920 |
| Brunswick, GA | $61,600 |
| Athens, GA | $50,330 |
| Macon, GA | $50,080 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cook | $42,960 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $39,240 |
| Cook | $37,230 |
| Cook | $37,080 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,090 |
| Food Server | $33,560 |
| Dishwasher | $31,780 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $29,470 |
| Host and Hostess | $28,560 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $27,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef and head cook make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $35.89 ($74,660 a year).
Do chef and head cooks make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $74,660 against $62,470 nationally, 20% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $66,230, so Atlanta pays 13% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for chef and head cook pay?
14 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a chef and head cook make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,000 or more.
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.