How much does a chef and head cook make in Georgia?
$66,230a year
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks in Georgia. That is $31.84 an hour or $5,519 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.84
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,300Median: $66,230Highest 10%: $101,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,300 | $20.82 | |
| 25th | $50,220 | $24.14 | |
| Median | $66,230 | $31.84 | |
| 75th | $90,350 | $43.44 | |
| 90th | $101,000 | $48.54 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $74,660 |
| Gainesville, GA | $70,780 |
| Augusta, GA | $68,070 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $67,530 |
| Dalton, GA | $66,090 |
| Savannah, GA | $63,700 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $63,690 |
| Columbus, GA | $62,920 |
| Brunswick, GA | $61,600 |
| Albany, GA | $59,540 |
| Athens, GA | $50,330 |
| Macon, GA | $50,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chef and head cooks.
| 9. New York | $70,670 |
| 10. Tennessee | $69,810 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $69,540 |
| 12. Georgia | $66,230 |
| 13. Vermont | $65,440 |
| 14. Colorado | $65,400 |
| 15. California | $64,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef and head cook make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $31.84 ($66,230 a year).
Do chef and head cooks make more in Georgia than the national average?
Yes: $66,230 against $62,470 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Georgia rank for chef and head cook pay?
Georgia ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays chef and head cooks the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $74,660 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.