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Chefs and Head Cooks average salary by city in Indiana
- Terre Haute$70,410
- Bloomington$57,780
- South Bend$57,090
- Indianapolis$53,360
- Fort Wayne$52,920
- Evansville$49,720
- Lafayette$46,030
- Muncie$42,840
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute | $70,410 | $85,920 | $42,070 | $54,893 | 88 |
| Bloomington | $57,780 | $52,760 | $42,210 | $45,688 | 95 |
| South Bend | $57,090 | $57,180 | $39,470 | $45,388 | 93 |
| Indianapolis | $53,360 | $49,010 | $30,940 | $42,426 | 96 |
| Fort Wayne | $52,920 | $49,490 | $39,490 | $42,318 | 93 |
| Evansville | $49,720 | $46,480 | $37,740 | $40,059 | 92 |
| Lafayette | $46,030 | $40,300 | $31,490 | $37,238 | 93 |
| Muncie | $42,840 | $37,920 | $30,150 | $34,719 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Terre Haute's local income tax (2%). 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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