How much does a chef and head cook make in Mississippi?
$54,850a year
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks in Mississippi. That is $26.37 an hour or $4,571 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.37
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,900Median: $54,850Highest 10%: $83,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,900 | $14.86 | |
| 25th | $37,180 | $17.88 | |
| Median | $54,850 | $26.37 | |
| 75th | $76,350 | $36.71 | |
| 90th | $83,850 | $40.31 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $66,230 |
| Jackson, MS | $64,480 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $54,870 |
| Gulfport, MS | $51,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chef and head cooks.
| 39. Montana | $57,470 |
| 40. Maine | $57,010 |
| 41. Texas | $56,080 |
| 42. Mississippi | $54,850 |
| 43. Ohio | $53,990 |
| 44. Alaska | $52,190 |
| 45. Indiana | $52,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef and head cook make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $26.37 ($54,850 a year).
Do chef and head cooks make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $54,850 against $62,470 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for chef and head cook pay?
Mississippi ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays chef and head cooks the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $66,230 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.