The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Richmond, VA is $57,100 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $60,480.
Pay spans roughly $44,910 at the 10th percentile to $80,460 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.45 per hour. An estimated 760 people work as chefs and head cooks in Richmond, VA.
| Median (annual) | $57,100 |
| Mean (annual) | $60,480 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.45 |
| 10th percentile | $44,910 |
| 90th percentile | $80,460 |
| Employment | 760 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.