The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Florence, SC is $45,180 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,920.
Pay spans roughly $21,700 at the 10th percentile to $75,470 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.72 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as chefs and head cooks in Florence, SC.
| Median (annual) | $45,180 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,920 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.72 |
| 10th percentile | $21,700 |
| 90th percentile | $75,470 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.