Chef Salary in Indiana (2026)
$25.09 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,575/year ($3,548/month) for a single filer
Indiana ranks 45th of 51 states for Chef pay, with a median about 18% below the national average. Of the 1,940 Chef jobs BLS counts in Indiana, the typical worker earns $52,190 a year — though pay ranges from $30,930 for newcomers to $82,430 at the top.
Chef pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,930 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,110 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $52,190 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $64,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $82,430 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,940 Chef jobs in Indiana (occupation code 35-1011, “Chefs and Head Cooks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Chef salary of $52,190 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $42,575 — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
| Gross (median) | $52,190 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,083 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,993 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$1,540 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,575 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,548 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Indiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chef make in Indiana?
- The median Chef salary in Indiana is $52,190 per year ($25.09 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,110 and $64,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chef in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $52,190, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $42,575 per year ($3,548 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
- How many Chef jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 1,940 Chef jobs in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.