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Chefs and Head Cooks average salary by city in Louisiana
- Alexandria$65,820
- New Orleans$57,110
- Shreveport$50,340
- Baton Rouge$50,300
- Slidell$50,030
- Lake Charles$48,530
- Hammond$45,700
- Lafayette$45,490
- Houma$43,280
- Monroe$43,250
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | $65,820 | $47,670 | $40,380 | $53,478 | 86 |
| New Orleans | $57,110 | $46,400 | $44,740 | $46,741 | 93 |
| Shreveport | $50,340 | $43,240 | $38,700 | $41,504 | 85 |
| Baton Rouge | $50,300 | $45,570 | $39,650 | $41,473 | 91 |
| Slidell | $50,030 | $42,930 | $42,930 | $41,264 | 93 |
| Lake Charles | $48,530 | $43,520 | $36,130 | $40,104 | 86 |
| Hammond | $45,700 | $42,680 | $39,790 | $37,915 | 84 |
| Lafayette | $45,490 | $42,060 | $36,850 | $37,753 | 87 |
| Houma | $43,280 | $38,560 | $23,810 | $36,043 | 85 |
| Monroe | $43,250 | $39,990 | $36,060 | $36,020 | 84 |
*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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