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Chefs and Head Cooks average salary by city in Alabama
- Birmingham$68,260
- Huntsville$66,200
- Tuscaloosa$65,240
- Montgomery$64,220
- Auburn$63,620
- Mobile$62,980
- Daphne$62,480
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $68,260 | $62,760 | $52,630 | $53,987 | 92 |
| Huntsville | $66,200 | $64,000 | $53,290 | $52,590 | 93 |
| Tuscaloosa | $65,240 | $65,900 | $50,250 | $51,861 | 88 |
| Montgomery | $64,220 | $61,330 | $51,370 | $51,086 | 90 |
| Auburn | $63,620 | $68,830 | $50,300 | $50,630 | 88 |
| Mobile | $62,980 | $58,130 | $50,900 | $50,144 | 88 |
| Daphne | $62,480 | $68,830 | $50,740 | $49,765 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; city occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-1011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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