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Chefs and Head Cooks average salary by city in Michigan
- Ann Arbor$64,590
- Detroit$64,580
- Kalamazoo$64,040
- Grand Rapids$63,450
- Midland$63,400
- Niles$62,300
- Jackson$60,520
- Lansing$60,350
- Battle Creek$60,130
- Traverse City$59,220
- Flint$58,240
- Muskegon$57,460
- Saginaw$55,770
- Bay City$52,720
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $64,590 | $60,910 | $49,320 | $51,579 | 101 |
| Detroit | $64,580 | $60,870 | $50,890 | $50,161 | 100 |
| Kalamazoo | $64,040 | $63,050 | $48,600 | $51,161 | 95 |
| Grand Rapids | $63,450 | $61,890 | $49,910 | $49,847 | 96 |
| Midland | $63,400 | $59,700 | $51,010 | $50,674 | 92 |
| Niles | $62,300 | $58,570 | $50,360 | $49,837 | 92 |
| Jackson | $60,520 | $59,510 | $47,930 | $47,935 | 92 |
| Lansing | $60,350 | $59,280 | $46,300 | $47,807 | 95 |
| Battle Creek | $60,130 | $59,540 | $49,520 | $47,642 | 91 |
| Traverse City | $59,220 | $57,000 | $45,910 | $47,493 | 93 |
| Flint | $58,240 | $57,800 | $45,200 | $46,223 | 93 |
| Muskegon | $57,460 | $56,580 | $44,530 | $45,637 | 93 |
| Saginaw | $55,770 | $51,430 | $41,670 | $44,118 | 91 |
| Bay City | $52,720 | $49,310 | $42,530 | $42,546 | 92 |
*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.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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