The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Roanoke, VA is $52,340 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $57,050.
Pay spans roughly $35,370 at the 10th percentile to $73,850 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.17 per hour. An estimated 140 people work as chefs and head cooks in Roanoke, VA.
| Median (annual) | $52,340 |
| Mean (annual) | $57,050 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.17 |
| 10th percentile | $35,370 |
| 90th percentile | $73,850 |
| Employment | 140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.