Chef Salary in Michigan (2026)
$28.88 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,893/year ($3,991/month) for a single filer
Michigan ranks 32nd of 51 states for Chef pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 5,360 Chef jobs BLS counts in Michigan, the typical worker earns $60,070 a year — though pay ranges from $42,170 for newcomers to $82,000 at the top.
Chef pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,170 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,970 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,070 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $74,090 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $82,000 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,360 Chef jobs in Michigan (occupation code 35-1011, “Chefs and Head Cooks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median Chef salary of $60,070 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Michigan state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,893 — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
| Gross (median) | $60,070 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,028 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,595 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$2,553 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,893 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,991 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Michigan paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chef make in Michigan?
- The median Chef salary in Michigan is $60,070 per year ($28.88 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,970 and $74,090.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chef in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $60,070, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $47,893 per year ($3,991 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
- How many Chef jobs are there in Michigan?
- BLS counts 5,360 Chef jobs in Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan.