The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Appleton, WI is $59,060 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,290.
Pay spans roughly $28,250 at the 10th percentile to $82,040 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.39 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as chefs and head cooks in Appleton, WI.
| Median (annual) | $59,060 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,290 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.39 |
| 10th percentile | $28,250 |
| 90th percentile | $82,040 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.