Hospitality · North Carolina
Chef / Head Cook Salary in North Carolina (2025)
Estimated pay for Chef / Head Cooks working in North Carolina, based on national median adjusted for local cost of living.
$54,000
Annual in NC
$26/hr
Hourly Rate
$4,500
Monthly
$1,038
Weekly
North Carolina vs. National Median
$54,000
North Carolina
$56,520
National Median
$2,520 (-4%) vs. national
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