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Chefs and Head Cooks average salary by city in New Mexico
- Santa Fe$72,590
- Albuquerque$64,930
- Las Cruces$64,430
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $72,590 | $72,020 | $56,550 | $57,651 | 99 |
| Albuquerque | $64,930 | $60,040 | $45,010 | $52,465 | 96 |
| Las Cruces | $64,430 | $61,030 | $47,550 | $52,087 | 90 |
*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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