The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Valdosta, GA is $46,600 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $50,050.
Pay spans roughly $23,760 at the 10th percentile to $74,940 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.40 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as chefs and head cooks in Valdosta, GA.
| Median (annual) | $46,600 |
| Mean (annual) | $50,050 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.40 |
| 10th percentile | $23,760 |
| 90th percentile | $74,940 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.