How much does a Chef Cook make in Lexington, KY? The average Chef Cook salary in Lexington, KY is $39,756 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $36,499 and $44,427. 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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Chef Cook

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Cook Children's Health Care System - FORT WORTH , TX
Location. Medical Center - Fort Worth. Department. Pharmacy. Shift. Varying Shifts (United States of America). Standard Weekly Hours. 40. Summary. To assist pha
- 94 days ago
Cook Children's Health Care System - FORT WORTH , TX
Location. Medical Center - Fort Worth. Department. MIND Psychology. Shift. Standard Weekly Hours. 40. Summary. The psychologist in the Jane and John Justin Inst
- 131 days ago
Cook Children's Health Care System - FORT WORTH , TX
Location. Home Health - Fort Worth. Department. Rehab Services. Shift. First Shift (United States of America). Standard Weekly Hours. 12. Summary. Assists physi
- 132 days ago
Cook Children's Health Care System - FORT WORTH , TX
Location. Medical Center - Fort Worth. Department. Radiology-MRI. Shift. Varying Shifts (United States of America). Standard Weekly Hours. 12. Summary. The MRI
- 136 days ago
Cook Children's Health Care System - PROSPER , TX
Location. Prosper Medical Office Building. Department. Ear Nose Throat Clinic. Shift. First Shift (United States of America). Standard Weekly Hours. 40. Summary
- 138 days ago
Cook Children's Health Care System - FORT WORTH , TX
Location. Medical Center - Fort Worth. Department. Radiology-MRI. Shift. Varying Shifts (United States of America). Standard Weekly Hours. 20. Summary. This pos
- 139 days ago

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chef Cook in Lexington, KY. The base salary for Chef Cook ranges from $36,499 to $44,427 with the average base salary of $39,756. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,675 to $44,808 with the average total cash compensation of $39,947.

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About Lexington, Kentucky    Lexington, consolidated with Fayette County and often denoted as Lexington-Fayette, is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 60th-largest city i....More

Lexington, Kentucky  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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