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Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in South Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$70,780
+6.1% vs national
Hourly Wage
$34.03
 
10th Percentile
$47,640
Entry level
90th Percentile
$88,880
Senior level
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Salary Range

Chefs and Head Cooks in South Carolina earn between $47,640 and $88,880, with a mean of $70,780. The national average for this role is $66,700.

$70,780 mean
10th Percentile$47,64090th Percentile$88,880

How South Carolina Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Carolina$70,780
National Average$66,700
Rhode Island$84,860
Hawaii$80,720
District of Columbia$79,660
New York$74,840
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. South Carolina. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.