Chef Cook Salary in Indianapolis, Indiana

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How much does a Chef Cook make in Indianapolis, IN? The average Chef Cook salary in Indianapolis, IN is $41,787 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $38,364 and $46,697. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Chef Cook Salary	$35,248	Indianapolis,IN	April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chef Cook Salary	$38,364	Indianapolis,IN	April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chef Cook Salary	$41,787	Indianapolis,IN	April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chef Cook Salary	$46,697	Indianapolis,IN	April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chef Cook Salary	$51,167	Indianapolis,IN	April 01, 2025

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- 25 days ago

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Attends clinically based trainings as needed and required to work with population served.

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Chef Cook

Prepares for all required inspections making sure all areas are up to code and maintained.

November 07, 2022

Maintains the kitchen according to all applicable licensure standards and health regulations.

December 24, 2022

Works in conjunction with onsite staff and supervisors for best service delivery practices.

January 06, 2023

Attends clinically based training as needed and required to work with population served.

January 12, 2023

Provides education and training to consumers on site as clinically indicated.

February 02, 2023

Provides basic skills training for clients that is limited to scope of expertise, documents training in clinical record, bills accordingly.

March 20, 2023

Manages a reasonable food budget in the ordering process.

March 31, 2023

Maintains professionalism and works as part of a team process.

April 13, 2023

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About Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis is in the East North Central region of the Midwestern United States, in central Indiana. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Indianapolis (balance) encompasses a total area of 368.2 square miles (954 km2), of which 361.5 square miles (936 km2) is land and 6.7 square miles (17 km2) is water. The consolidated city boundaries are coterminous with Marion County, with the exception of the autonomous municipalities of Beech Grove, Lawrence, Southport, and Speedway. Indianapolis is the 16th largest city by land area in the U.S. Indianapolis is within the Tipton Till Plain, a flat to...

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47097

41988

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chef Cook in Indianapolis, IN. The base salary for Chef Cook ranges from $38,364 to $46,697 with the average base salary of $41,787. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,549 to $47,097 with the average total cash compensation of $41,988.

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About Indianapolis, Indiana Indianapolis is in the East North Central region of the Midwestern United States, in central Indiana. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Indiana....More

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