Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in District of Columbia
Ranked #3 of 51 · DC
19.4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $79,660 ≈ $38/hr
Median annual salary $76,420
Employment 2,020
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $56,570P25 $63,550 Median $76,420P75 $81,360P90 $104,660
About 80% of chefs and head cookss in District of Columbia earn between $56,570 and $104,660. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean chefs and head cooks salary in District of Columbia is $79,660, about 19.4% above the U.S. average ($66,700). That works out to roughly $38/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in District of Columbia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $74,900 | $74,250 | 4,680 |