Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Florida
The median chefs and head cooks in Florida earns $58,240 a year, 7% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $4,081 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $31,920
- 25th percentile
- $43,680
- Median percentile
- $58,240
- 75th percentile
- $75,840
- 90th percentile
- $92,300
Based on 19,670 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$48,976 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $58,240 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,809 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,455 |
| Florida income tax (approx.) | −$0 |
| Monthly take-home | $4,081 |
| Every two weeks | $1,884 |
Does it go far here?
$56,317Median pay in Florida is worth this at average US prices (local price level 103.4 vs 100).
41%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,669 a month, Census ACS).
Top-paying jobs in Florida
| Job | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $473,750 |
| Anesthesiologists | $465,370 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $429,990 |
| Radiologists | $417,690 |
| Cardiologists | $414,910 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $399,440 |
| Neurologists | $322,750 |
| Psychiatrists | $316,200 |
All chefs and head cooks salaries · Take-home pay in Florida