Chef Salary in Oklahoma (2026)
$28.14 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,868/year ($3,906/month) for a single filer
Oklahoma ranks 36th of 51 states for Chef pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 1,430 Chef jobs BLS counts in Oklahoma, the typical worker earns $58,540 a year — though pay ranges from $28,920 for newcomers to $77,450 at the top.
Chef pay range in Oklahoma
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,920 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,840 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,540 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $67,560 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,450 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,430 Chef jobs in Oklahoma (occupation code 35-1011, “Chefs and Head Cooks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oklahoma
A median Chef salary of $58,540 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oklahoma state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,868 — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
| Gross (median) | $58,540 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,845 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,478 |
| Oklahoma state income tax | −$2,349 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,868 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,906 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oklahoma paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chef make in Oklahoma?
- The median Chef salary in Oklahoma is $58,540 per year ($28.14 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,840 and $67,560.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chef in Oklahoma?
- On the median salary of $58,540, a single filer in Oklahoma takes home about $46,868 per year ($3,906 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
- How many Chef jobs are there in Oklahoma?
- BLS counts 1,430 Chef jobs in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma.