New Jersey

Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in New Jersey

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2024

Mean Annual
$75,020
+15.9% vs national
Hourly Wage
$36.07
 
10th Percentile
$53,250
Entry level
90th Percentile
$99,510
Senior level
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Salary Range

Chefs and Head Cookss in New Jersey earn between $53,250 and $99,510, with a mean of $75,020. The national average for this role is $64,706.

$75,020 mean
10th Percentile$53,25090th Percentile$99,510

How New Jersey Compares

LocationMean Salary
New Jersey$75,020
National Average$64,706
Hawaii$92,690
Rhode Island$87,950
District of Columbia$79,090
Massachusetts$75,900
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024. New Jersey. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.