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Chefs and Head Cooks average salary by city in Virginia
- Richmond$65,130
- Charlottesville$64,240
- Harrisonburg$64,050
- Blacksburg$62,000
- Virginia Beach$61,000
- Roanoke$59,700
- Lynchburg$57,390
- Winchester$57,250
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $65,130 | $59,730 | $53,690 | $51,581 | 98 |
| Charlottesville | $64,240 | $61,990 | $55,220 | $50,917 | 99 |
| Harrisonburg | $64,050 | $63,270 | $49,870 | $50,775 | 95 |
| Blacksburg | $62,000 | $56,580 | $48,760 | $49,246 | 93 |
| Virginia Beach | $61,000 | $57,730 | $48,880 | $48,500 | 98 |
| Roanoke | $59,700 | $57,350 | $50,120 | $47,530 | 94 |
| Lynchburg | $57,390 | $56,930 | $48,080 | $45,807 | 89 |
| Winchester | $57,250 | $54,110 | $47,750 | $45,703 | 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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