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Chefs and Head Cooks average salary by city in Kentucky
- Lexington$61,090
- Louisville$55,810
- Bowling Green$54,770
- Owensboro$52,010
- Paducah$49,810
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $61,090 | $56,790 | $40,350 | $47,565 | 93 |
| Louisville | $55,810 | $46,310 | $36,850 | $43,960 | 93 |
| Bowling Green | $54,770 | $54,080 | $38,430 | $43,293 | 90 |
| Owensboro | $52,010 | $47,620 | $38,440 | $41,342 | 89 |
| Paducah | $49,810 | $44,720 | $38,410 | $39,580 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%). 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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