How much does a chef and head cook make in Louisiana?
$45,570a year
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks in Louisiana. That is $21.91 an hour or $3,798 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.91
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,320Median: $45,570Highest 10%: $86,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,320 | $15.54 | |
| 25th | $39,650 | $19.06 | |
| Median | $45,570 | $21.91 | |
| 75th | $59,020 | $28.38 | |
| 90th | $86,750 | $41.71 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Alexandria, LA | $47,670 |
| New Orleans, LA | $46,400 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $45,570 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $43,520 |
| Shreveport, LA | $43,240 |
| Slidell, LA | $42,930 |
| Hammond, LA | $42,680 |
| Lafayette, LA | $42,060 |
| Monroe, LA | $39,990 |
| Houma, LA | $38,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chef and head cooks.
| 48. Kentucky | $48,070 |
| 49. Iowa | $47,990 |
| 50. Arkansas | $46,170 |
| 51. Louisiana | $45,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef and head cook make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $21.91 ($45,570 a year).
Do chef and head cooks make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $45,570 against $62,470 nationally, 27% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for chef and head cook pay?
Louisiana ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays chef and head cooks the most?
Alexandria, LA, with a median of $47,670 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.