Chef Salary in Arizona (2026)
$28.79 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,207/year ($4,101/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 33rd of 51 states for Chef pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 4,080 Chef jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $59,890 a year — though pay ranges from $33,970 for newcomers to $95,240 at the top.
Chef pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,970 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,480 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,890 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $74,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $95,240 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,080 Chef jobs in Arizona (occupation code 35-1011, “Chefs and Head Cooks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Chef salary of $59,890 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,207 — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
| Gross (median) | $59,890 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,007 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,582 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$1,095 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,207 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,101 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arizona paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chef make in Arizona?
- The median Chef salary in Arizona is $59,890 per year ($28.79 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,480 and $74,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chef in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $59,890, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $49,207 per year ($4,101 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
- How many Chef jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 4,080 Chef jobs in Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona.