How much does a chef and head cook make in Florida?
$58,240a year
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks in Florida. That is $28.00 an hour or $4,853 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.00
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 19,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,920Median: $58,240Highest 10%: $92,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,920 | $15.35 | |
| 25th | $43,680 | $21.00 | |
| Median | $58,240 | $28.00 | |
| 75th | $75,840 | $36.46 | |
| 90th | $92,300 | $44.38 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Naples, FL | $68,830 |
| Orlando, FL | $61,390 |
| North Port, FL | $60,180 |
| Wildwood, FL | $59,510 |
| Tampa, FL | $58,240 |
| Miami, FL | $57,940 |
| Crestview, FL | $56,830 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $56,220 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $56,130 |
| Ocala, FL | $55,540 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $55,060 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $54,340 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $53,060 |
| Sebring, FL | $52,760 |
| Deltona, FL | $52,110 |
| Lakeland, FL | $50,720 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $50,220 |
| Sebastian, FL | $49,660 |
| Pensacola, FL | $48,710 |
| Panama City, FL | $47,540 |
| Gainesville, FL | $47,380 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $41,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chef and head cooks.
| 35. Illinois | $58,830 |
| 36. Oklahoma | $58,540 |
| 37. Kansas | $58,390 |
| 38. Florida | $58,240 |
| 39. Montana | $57,470 |
| 40. Maine | $57,010 |
| 41. Texas | $56,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef and head cook make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $28.00 ($58,240 a year).
Do chef and head cooks make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $58,240 against $62,470 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Florida rank for chef and head cook pay?
Florida ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays chef and head cooks the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL, with a median of $68,830 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.