The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Beckley, WV is $64,970 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $61,060.
Pay spans roughly $38,490 at the 10th percentile to $87,550 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $31.24 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as chefs and head cooks in Beckley, WV.
| Median (annual) | $64,970 |
| Mean (annual) | $61,060 |
| Median (hourly) | $31.24 |
| 10th percentile | $38,490 |
| 90th percentile | $87,550 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.