How much does a Chief Cook make in South Bend, IN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Cook in South Bend, IN is $64,804. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $56,051 to $73,849, with most professionals earning between $48,082 and $82,083.

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What is a Chief Cook?

A Chief Cook (often shortened to cook) is a seniormost unlicensed crewmember working in the steward's department of a merchant ship. The Chief Cook directs and participates in the preparation and serving of meals; determines timing and sequence of operations required to meet serving times; inspects galley and equipment for cleanliness; and oversees proper storage and preparation of food. The cook may plan or assist in planning meals and taking inventory of stores and equipment. A Chief Cook's duties may overlap with those of the steward's assistant, the chief steward, and other steward's de...

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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64804

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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What is the average salary for Chief Cook in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Cook in South Bend, IN. The base salary for Chief Cook ranges from $56,051 to $73,849 with the average base salary of $64,804. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,990 to $74,926 with the average total cash compensation of $66,298.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $64,804 $56,051 - $73,849
Bonus $1,494 $1,939 - $1,077
Total Pay $66,298 $57,990 - $74,926
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO South Bend, IN
CITY, STATE Mishawaka, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,051 - $73,849 COMPARE TO South Bend, IN 0%
CITY, STATE Elkhart, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,153 - $76,618 COMPARE TO South Bend, IN
CITY, STATE Benton Harbor, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,147 - $76,610 COMPARE TO South Bend, IN
CITY, STATE Gary, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,893 - $78,911 COMPARE TO South Bend, IN
CITY, STATE Kalamazoo, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,297 - $76,808 COMPARE TO South Bend, IN
CITY, STATE Hammond, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,893 - $78,911 COMPARE TO South Bend, IN
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Cook LOCATION South Bend, IN MINIMUM SALARY $31,700 MAXIMUM SALARY $41,083
JOB TITLE Cook III LOCATION South Bend, IN MINIMUM SALARY $31,710 MAXIMUM SALARY $40,015
JOB TITLE Cook I LOCATION South Bend, IN MINIMUM SALARY $28,935 MAXIMUM SALARY $34,085
JOB TITLE Cook II LOCATION South Bend, IN MINIMUM SALARY $29,890 MAXIMUM SALARY $36,456
JOB TITLE Assistant Cook/Cook LOCATION South Bend, IN MINIMUM SALARY $31,294 MAXIMUM SALARY $37,667
JOB TITLE Line Cook LOCATION South Bend, IN MINIMUM SALARY $28,935 MAXIMUM SALARY $34,085
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About South Bend, Indiana    South Bend is a city in and the county seat of St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States, on the St. Joseph River near its southernmost bend, from whi....More

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