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Chefs and Head Cooks average salary by city in West Virginia
- Morgantown$71,340
- Wheeling$56,230
- Huntington$55,540
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown | $71,340 | $81,330 | $47,460 | $56,639 | 93 |
| Wheeling | $56,230 | $54,400 | $44,220 | $45,654 | 88 |
| Huntington | $55,540 | $53,240 | $40,970 | $45,128 | 88 |
*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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