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Chefs and Head Cooks average salary by city in Georgia
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $73,840 | $74,660 | $52,550 | $57,840 | 100 |
| Savannah | $68,320 | $63,700 | $52,740 | $54,232 | 95 |
| Gainesville | $67,820 | $70,780 | $52,940 | $53,906 | 97 |
| Augusta | $67,300 | $68,070 | $51,510 | $53,566 | 92 |
| Brunswick | $66,680 | $61,600 | $46,370 | $53,161 | 88 |
| Warner Robins | $66,160 | $67,530 | $44,000 | $52,787 | 94 |
| Columbus | $63,580 | $62,920 | $45,280 | $50,842 | 89 |
| Macon | $60,950 | $50,080 | $45,980 | $48,860 | 89 |
| Athens | $60,760 | $50,330 | $41,690 | $48,717 | 93 |
| Albany | $59,840 | $59,540 | $44,000 | $48,024 | 88 |
| Dalton | $55,900 | $66,090 | $29,360 | $45,055 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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