The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Arizona is $61,950 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $65,930.
Pay spans roughly $38,150 at the 10th percentile to $96,440 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.79 per hour. An estimated 3,260 people work as chefs and head cooks in Arizona.
| Median (annual) | $61,950 |
| Mean (annual) | $65,930 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.79 |
| 10th percentile | $38,150 |
| 90th percentile | $96,440 |
| Employment | 3,260 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.