The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Gainesville, FL is $46,370 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $57,720.
Pay spans roughly $28,070 at the 10th percentile to $80,680 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.29 per hour. An estimated 160 people work as chefs and head cooks in Gainesville, FL.
| Median (annual) | $46,370 |
| Mean (annual) | $57,720 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.29 |
| 10th percentile | $28,070 |
| 90th percentile | $80,680 |
| Employment | 160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.