The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Indiana is $57,140 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $60,190.
Pay spans roughly $36,620 at the 10th percentile to $90,060 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.47 per hour. An estimated 1,140 people work as chefs and head cooks in Indiana.
| Median (annual) | $57,140 |
| Mean (annual) | $60,190 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.47 |
| 10th percentile | $36,620 |
| 90th percentile | $90,060 |
| Employment | 1,140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.