Chefs and Head Cooks
Earnings Benefits*
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $36,040.00 | $58,920.00 | $75,590.00 |
| Virginia | $36,200.00 | $49,660.00 | $64,070.00 |
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
| Alexandria/Arlington | $46,100.00 | $60,740.00 | $73,940.00 |
| Bay Consortium | $38,640.00 | $49,660.00 | $61,370.00 |
| Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $38,960.00 | $47,800.00 | $61,660.00 |
| Central VA/Region2000 | $34,380.00 | $44,010.00 | $53,480.00 |
| Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Hampton Roads | $35,490.00 | $46,250.00 | $55,450.00 |
| New River/Mt. Rogers | $33,510.00 | $44,200.00 | $53,680.00 |
| Northern Virginia | $43,130.00 | $59,990.00 | $70,120.00 |
| Piedmont Workforce | $38,820.00 | $52,000.00 | $64,180.00 |
| Shenandoah Valley | $36,970.00 | $49,850.00 | $61,950.00 |
| South Central | $34,760.00 | $45,420.00 | $56,920.00 |
| Southwestern Virginia | $33,670.00 | $42,310.00 | $56,450.00 |
| West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Western Virginia | $33,530.00 | $42,280.00 | $52,630.00 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)
