Chef Salary in Florida (2026)
$28.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,976/year ($4,081/month) for a single filer
Florida ranks 38th of 51 states for Chef pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 19,670 Chef jobs BLS counts in Florida, the typical worker earns $58,240 a year — though pay ranges from $31,920 for newcomers to $92,300 at the top.
Chef pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,920 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,240 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,840 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $92,300 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 19,670 Chef jobs in Florida (occupation code 35-1011, “Chefs and Head Cooks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Chef salary of $58,240 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $48,976 — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
| Gross (median) | $58,240 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,809 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,455 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,976 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,081 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Florida paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chef make in Florida?
- The median Chef salary in Florida is $58,240 per year ($28.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,680 and $75,840.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chef in Florida?
- On the median salary of $58,240, a single filer in Florida takes home about $48,976 per year ($4,081 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
- How many Chef jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 19,670 Chef jobs in Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida.