District of Columbia

Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in District of Columbia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$79,660
+19.4% vs national
Hourly Wage
$38.30
 
10th Percentile
$56,570
Entry level
90th Percentile
$104,660
Senior level
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Salary Range

Chefs and Head Cooks in District of Columbia earn between $56,570 and $104,660, with a mean of $79,660. The national average for this role is $66,700.

$79,660 mean
10th Percentile$56,57090th Percentile$104,660

How District of Columbia Compares

LocationMean Salary
District of Columbia$79,660
National Average$66,700
Rhode Island$84,860
Hawaii$80,720
New York$74,840
Washington$74,670
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. District of Columbia. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.