The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Gainesville, GA is $45,740 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $52,510.
Pay spans roughly $36,680 at the 10th percentile to $81,270 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.99 per hour. An estimated 80 people work as chefs and head cooks in Gainesville, GA.
| Median (annual) | $45,740 |
| Mean (annual) | $52,510 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.99 |
| 10th percentile | $36,680 |
| 90th percentile | $81,270 |
| Employment | 80 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.