The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Montgomery, AL is $60,140 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $61,820.
Pay spans roughly $37,200 at the 10th percentile to $80,630 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.92 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as chefs and head cooks in Montgomery, AL.
| Median (annual) | $60,140 |
| Mean (annual) | $61,820 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.92 |
| 10th percentile | $37,200 |
| 90th percentile | $80,630 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.