Chef Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$29.09 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,750/year ($4,063/month) for a single filer
Nebraska ranks 31st of 51 states for Chef pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 540 Chef jobs BLS counts in Nebraska, the typical worker earns $60,510 a year — though pay ranges from $39,650 for newcomers to $99,990 at the top.
Chef pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,510 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,660 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $99,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 540 Chef jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 35-1011, “Chefs and Head Cooks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Chef salary of $60,510 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,750 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $60,510 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,081 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,629 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$2,050 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,750 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,063 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Nebraska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chef make in Nebraska?
- The median Chef salary in Nebraska is $60,510 per year ($29.09 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,020 and $81,660.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chef in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $60,510, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $48,750 per year ($4,063 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many Chef jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 540 Chef jobs in Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.