Chef Salary in Alaska (2026)
$25.09 per hour · take-home ≈ $44,115/year ($3,676/month) for a single filer
Alaska ranks 44th of 51 states for Chef pay, with a median about 18% below the national average. Of the 680 Chef jobs BLS counts in Alaska, the typical worker earns $52,190 a year — though pay ranges from $39,170 for newcomers to $91,520 at the top.
Chef pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,170 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $52,190 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $73,120 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $91,520 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 680 Chef jobs in Alaska (occupation code 35-1011, “Chefs and Head Cooks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Chef salary of $52,190 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $44,115 — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
| Gross (median) | $52,190 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,083 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,993 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,115 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,676 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chef make in Alaska?
- The median Chef salary in Alaska is $52,190 per year ($25.09 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,390 and $73,120.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chef in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $52,190, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $44,115 per year ($3,676 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
- How many Chef jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 680 Chef jobs in Alaska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alaska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alaska.