Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for chefs and head cooks is $31.84 an hour ($66,230 a year). About 3,680 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($62,470). Georgia ranks 12th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chefs and head cooks in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.82 | $43,300 |
| 25% of workers | $24.15 | $50,220 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.84 | $66,230 |
| 75% of workers | $43.44 | $90,350 |
| 90% of workers | $48.54 | $100,970 |
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $74,660 | 2,370 |
| Gainesville | $70,780 | 40 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $68,070 | 230 |
| Warner Robins | $67,530 | 40 |
| Dalton | $66,090 | 40 |
| Savannah | $63,700 | 260 |
| Columbus | $62,920 | 90 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons | $61,600 | 90 |
| Albany | $59,540 | 40 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $50,330 | 60 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $50,080 | 60 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chefs and head cooks
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 25,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $18,700 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $38,600 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $35,940 |
| Food Service Managers | $65,280 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $35,090 |
| Bakers | $35,010 |
| Food Batchmakers | $46,490 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $26,870 |
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