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Chefs and Head Cooks average salary by city in Wisconsin
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $68,460 | $64,300 | $55,620 | $54,436 | 97 |
| Milwaukee | $66,360 | $61,580 | $50,480 | $53,070 | 97 |
| Wausau | $64,670 | $65,910 | $48,360 | $51,812 | 93 |
| Kenosha | $63,260 | $59,530 | $44,470 | $50,763 | 101 |
| Sheboygan | $62,640 | $63,430 | $49,200 | $50,301 | 94 |
| Green Bay | $62,170 | $58,480 | $45,150 | $49,952 | 93 |
| Eau Claire | $61,020 | $59,240 | $48,620 | $49,090 | 93 |
| Appleton | $61,010 | $62,200 | $47,670 | $49,082 | 92 |
| Racine | $60,340 | $59,640 | $41,990 | $48,577 | 96 |
| Oshkosh | $59,620 | $59,390 | $44,060 | $48,034 | 93 |
| Janesville | $57,420 | $60,890 | $48,080 | $46,375 | 94 |
| La Crosse | $56,160 | $58,300 | $44,800 | $45,424 | 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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