How much does a chef and head cook make in Charlottesville?
$61,990a year
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks in the Charlottesville, VA metro area. That is $29.80 an hour or $5,166 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.80
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 116 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,590Median: $61,990Highest 10%: $80,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,590 | $19.03 | |
| 25th | $55,220 | $26.55 | |
| Median | $61,990 | $29.80 | |
| 75th | $74,540 | $35.84 | |
| 90th | $80,600 | $38.75 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks.
| Washington, DC | $74,900 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $63,270 |
| Richmond, VA | $59,730 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $57,730 |
| Roanoke, VA | $57,350 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $56,930 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $56,580 |
| Kingsport, TN | $55,360 |
Related jobs in Charlottesville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Bartender | $48,210 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $45,800 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $44,030 |
| Cook | $38,510 |
| Cook | $36,960 |
| Food Server | $34,250 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $34,210 |
| Cook | $33,970 |
| Dishwasher | $33,090 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $33,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef and head cook make an hour in Charlottesville?
The median hourly pay in the Charlottesville, VA metro area is $29.80 ($61,990 a year).
Do chef and head cooks make more in Charlottesville than the national average?
No: $61,990 against $62,470 nationally, 1% less.
How does Charlottesville compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $63,270, so Charlottesville pays 2% less.
Where does Charlottesville rank for chef and head cook pay?
116 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a chef and head cook make starting out in Charlottesville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,600 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.