Hospitality · Tennessee
Chef / Head Cook Salary in Tennessee (2025)
Estimated pay for Chef / Head Cooks working in Tennessee, based on national median adjusted for local cost of living.
$51,000
Annual in TN
$24.5/hr
Hourly Rate
$4,250
Monthly
$981
Weekly
Tennessee vs. National Median
$51,000
Tennessee
$56,520
National Median
$5,520 (-10%) vs. national
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