The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA is $59,920 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $62,560.
Pay spans roughly $39,930 at the 10th percentile to $87,730 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.81 per hour. An estimated 270 people work as chefs and head cooks in Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA.
| Median (annual) | $59,920 |
| Mean (annual) | $62,560 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.81 |
| 10th percentile | $39,930 |
| 90th percentile | $87,730 |
| Employment | 270 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.