The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Wichita, KS is $51,510 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $57,830.
Pay spans roughly $34,370 at the 10th percentile to $79,910 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.76 per hour. An estimated 190 people work as chefs and head cooks in Wichita, KS.
| Median (annual) | $51,510 |
| Mean (annual) | $57,830 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.76 |
| 10th percentile | $34,370 |
| 90th percentile | $79,910 |
| Employment | 190 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.