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Chefs and Head Cooks average salary by city in Montana
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman | $68,590 | $62,460 | $58,990 | $54,569 | 103 |
| Billings | $62,930 | $60,200 | $54,490 | $50,543 | 94 |
| Missoula | $59,900 | $57,170 | $47,140 | $48,251 | 96 |
| Helena | $58,220 | $57,510 | $43,250 | $46,980 | 96 |
*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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