Chef and Head Cook Salary in Indiana
Median annual pay in Indiana
$52,190
$25.09/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Adjusted for cost of living in Indiana
$55,920
Regional Price Parity: 93.329 (U.S. = 100)
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Difference from the U.S. median ($62,470): −$10,280 (−16.5%)
Indiana is tied for 44th with 1 other state by median pay, out of 51, and 44th of 51 after adjusting for cost of living.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,930 | $14.87 |
| 25th percentile | $39,110 | $18.80 |
| Median | $52,190 | $25.09 |
| 75th percentile | $64,990 | $31.25 |
| 90th percentile | $82,430 | $39.63 |
Employment
- Employment in Indiana
- 1,940
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Comparison
Compared with the U.S.
- Median annual pay in Indiana
- $52,190
- Median annual pay in the U.S.
- $62,470
- Difference
- −$10,280 (−16.5%)
Cost of living
$52,190 ÷ 93.329 × 100 = $55,920
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Ranking
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | ||
| 43rd | $53,990 | $58,195 41st |
| Alaska | ||
| 44th | $52,190 | $50,987 51st |
| Indiana This page | ||
| 44th | $52,190 | $55,920 44th |
| Idaho | ||
| 46th | $52,000 | $54,454 47th |
| South Dakota | ||
| 47th | $48,470 | $54,715 45th |
Places with the same median share a rank and are listed alphabetically.
Similar occupations
Related occupations from O*NET, in O*NET's order, with their BLS median pay. Each figure shows the place it is for.
- Baker salary in the U.S.
$37,160/year U.S.
- Food Service Manager salary in the U.S.
$69,390/year U.S.
- Waiter and Waitress salary in the U.S.
$35,230/year U.S.
- Dietetic Technician salary in the U.S.
$37,640/year U.S.
- Food Preparation Worker salary in the U.S.
$35,320/year U.S.
- Fast Food and Counter Worker salary in the U.S.
$31,200/year U.S.
Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- +6.6%
- Typical education needed for entry (U.S.)
- High school diploma or equivalent
BLS publishes employment projections only for the U.S. as a whole. BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35
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Chef and Head Cook salary in nearby places
- Chef and Head Cook salary in Illinois
$58,830/year Illinois
- Chef and Head Cook salary in Kentucky
$48,070/year Kentucky
- Chef and Head Cook salary in Michigan
$60,070/year Michigan
- Chef and Head Cook salary in Ohio
$53,990/year Ohio
- Chef and Head Cook salary in the U.S.
$62,470/year U.S.
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
- Related occupations: O*NET® 31.0 Database, CC BY 4.0. Attributions
- Employment projections and typical education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
- Neighboring states: U.S. Census Bureau, County Adjacency File, 2024.
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