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Chefs and Head Cooks average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$67,740
- St. Louis$66,800
- Springfield$63,560
- Columbia$59,310
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $67,740 | $64,010 | $49,170 | $53,561 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $66,800 | $64,480 | $49,360 | $52,954 | 95 |
| Springfield | $63,560 | $67,460 | $46,600 | $51,200 | 89 |
| Columbia | $59,310 | $52,870 | $45,190 | $47,985 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Kansas City's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. 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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