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Chefs and Head Cooks average salary by city in Kansas
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka | $58,420 | $55,030 | $43,990 | $46,660 | 89 |
| Wichita | $54,480 | $49,440 | $42,590 | $43,714 | 89 |
| Manhattan | $53,570 | $48,640 | $41,990 | $43,034 | 90 |
| Lawrence | $48,330 | $44,700 | $36,540 | $39,116 | 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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