Chefs and Head Cooks salary in United States
The median chefs and head cooks salary is $62,470 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Chefs and Head Cooks salary by region
Pay trend
Up 6.5% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Chefs and Head Cooks salary FAQs
What is the average Chefs and Head Cooks salary in United States?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in United States is $62,470 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of chefs and head cookss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $37,900 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $98,560 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $62,470.
Do Chefs and Head Cooks salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - Washington is among the highest at $76,010, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Chefs and Head Cooks salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.