The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Dalton, GA is $35,990 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $43,110.
Pay spans roughly $16,490 at the 10th percentile to $67,690 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.30 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as chefs and head cooks in Dalton, GA.
| Median (annual) | $35,990 |
| Mean (annual) | $43,110 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.30 |
| 10th percentile | $16,490 |
| 90th percentile | $67,690 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.