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Chefs and Head Cooks average salary by city in North Carolina
- Charlotte$68,430
- Durham$68,430
- Pinehurst$66,530
- Raleigh$63,990
- Greensboro$63,330
- Asheville$62,210
- Rocky Mount$61,160
- Wilmington$61,010
- Greenville$60,790
- Hickory$59,850
- Burlington$59,710
- Fayetteville$57,440
- Winston-Salem$57,050
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $68,430 | $64,260 | $58,020 | $54,749 | 97 |
| Durham | $68,430 | $66,090 | $52,660 | $54,749 | 98 |
| Pinehurst | $66,530 | $62,260 | $49,870 | $53,488 | 88 |
| Raleigh | $63,990 | $61,190 | $47,270 | $51,551 | 98 |
| Greensboro | $63,330 | $59,160 | $48,460 | $51,048 | 93 |
| Asheville | $62,210 | $60,390 | $49,990 | $50,192 | 97 |
| Rocky Mount | $61,160 | $57,920 | $47,780 | $49,390 | 88 |
| Wilmington | $61,010 | $58,120 | $44,830 | $49,276 | 96 |
| Greenville | $60,790 | $60,400 | $46,900 | $49,108 | 88 |
| Hickory | $59,850 | $59,480 | $46,800 | $48,390 | 88 |
| Burlington | $59,710 | $55,530 | $46,290 | $48,283 | 93 |
| Fayetteville | $57,440 | $57,830 | $43,670 | $46,550 | 92 |
| Winston-Salem | $57,050 | $55,550 | $42,090 | $46,252 | 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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