The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Lancaster, PA is $55,430 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $57,770.
Pay spans roughly $39,480 at the 10th percentile to $79,990 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $26.65 per hour. An estimated 310 people work as chefs and head cooks in Lancaster, PA.
| Median (annual) | $55,430 |
| Mean (annual) | $57,770 |
| Median (hourly) | $26.65 |
| 10th percentile | $39,480 |
| 90th percentile | $79,990 |
| Employment | 310 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.