Chefs and Head Cooks, Louisville
$46,310
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN. Middle half of wages roughly $36,850 to $64,480.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −25.9%
- US median
- $62,470
- Metro RPP
- 93.1
- Middle half
- $36,850 to $64,480
- OEWS employment
- 750
- SOC
- 35-1011
Chefs and Head Cooks in Louisville pay a median $46,310 (May 2025), 25.9% below the US median of $62,470. At local prices (RPP 93.1), that median buys about what $49,742 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$46,310 in Louisville buys about what $49,742 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 93.1, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 78.6 vs all-items 93.1 (US = 100, 2024).
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Chefs and Head Cooks in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $46,310 | $36,850 to $64,480 | 93.1 |
| Greensboro | $59,160 | $48,460 to $72,080 | 92.9 |
| San Francisco | $68,970 | $48,110 to $90,530 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $54,930 | $36,080 to $63,680 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Chefs and Head Cooks in Louisville?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is $46,310.
- How does Louisville pay compare to the US median for Chefs and Head Cooks?
- Local median pay is 25.9% below the national OEWS median of $62,470.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Louisville is 93.1 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $46,310 has about the same purchasing power as $49,742 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.