Average Chef Salary in Iowa

Hospitality · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Chef in Iowa earns $57,000 per year, which is below the national average of $58,920. This translates to approximately $27.40 per hour, $2,192 biweekly, or $4,750 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Iowa is 11% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$42,800	$20.58
Average (50th)	$57,000	$27.40
Experienced (75th)	$65,600	$31.51
Top Earners (90th)	$74,100	$35.62

Chef Salary by City in Iowa

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Des Moines	$61,600	$5,133/mo
Cedar Rapids	$58,100	$4,842/mo
Davenport	$55,900	$4,658/mo
Sioux City	$54,200	$4,517/mo
Iowa City	$53,000	$4,417/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Hospitality
Typical Education	High school + experience
Job Growth (2022-2032)	5% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	4.4%-5.7% (4 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.89 (-11% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Iowa

Major employers hiring Chefs in Iowa include Principal Financial, John Deere, Mercy Health, Hy-Vee, and Collins Aerospace. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for hospitality professionals.

Calculate Your Iowa Take-Home Pay

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