The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Alaska is $57,610 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $60,810.
Pay spans roughly $32,270 at the 10th percentile to $89,180 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.70 per hour. An estimated 780 people work as chefs and head cooks in Alaska.
| Median (annual) | $57,610 |
| Mean (annual) | $60,810 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.70 |
| 10th percentile | $32,270 |
| 90th percentile | $89,180 |
| Employment | 780 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.