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Chefs and Head Cooks average salary by city in Minnesota
- Minneapolis$67,570
- Rochester$67,020
- Duluth$61,210
- Mankato$61,110
- St. Cloud$60,980
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $67,570 | $63,240 | $53,050 | $53,294 | 105 |
| Rochester | $67,020 | $62,520 | $50,160 | $52,945 | 91 |
| Duluth | $61,210 | $56,790 | $48,140 | $48,723 | 89 |
| Mankato | $61,110 | $60,050 | $47,410 | $48,650 | 91 |
| St. Cloud | $60,980 | $60,500 | $48,240 | $48,554 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. 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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