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Hospitality · Kentucky

Chef / Head Cook Salary in Kentucky (2025)

Estimated pay for Chef / Head Cooks working in Kentucky, based on national median adjusted for local cost of living.

$50,000
Annual in KY
$24/hr
Hourly Rate
$4,167
Monthly
$962
Weekly

Kentucky vs. National Median

$50,000
Kentucky
$56,520
National Median
$6,520 (-12%) vs. national

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