How much does a chef and head cook make in Nevada?
$62,380a year
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks in Nevada. That is $29.99 an hour or $5,198 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.99
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,410Median: $62,380Highest 10%: $101,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,410 | $17.50 | |
| 25th | $49,920 | $24.00 | |
| Median | $62,380 | $29.99 | |
| 75th | $78,650 | $37.81 | |
| 90th | $101,000 | $48.55 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Las Vegas, NV | $62,380 |
| Reno, NV | $62,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chef and head cooks.
| 21. Virginia | $63,270 |
| 22. Minnesota | $62,600 |
| 23. Alabama | $62,400 |
| 24. Nevada | $62,380 |
| 25. New Mexico | $62,250 |
| 26. Maryland | $61,590 |
| 27. Delaware | $61,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef and head cook make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $29.99 ($62,380 a year).
Do chef and head cooks make more in Nevada than the national average?
Yes: $62,380 against $62,470 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Nevada rank for chef and head cook pay?
Nevada ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Nevada pays chef and head cooks the most?
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV, with a median of $62,380 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.