The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ is $64,920 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $68,900.
Pay spans roughly $42,540 at the 10th percentile to $101,500 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $31.21 per hour. An estimated 2,230 people work as chefs and head cooks in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ.
| Median (annual) | $64,920 |
| Mean (annual) | $68,900 |
| Median (hourly) | $31.21 |
| 10th percentile | $42,540 |
| 90th percentile | $101,500 |
| Employment | 2,230 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.