Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Idaho
Ranked #43 of 51 · ID
14% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $57,390 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $52,000
Employment 550
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $33,590P25 $42,330 Median $52,000P75 $66,930P90 $83,240
About 80% of chefs and head cookss in Idaho earn between $33,590 and $83,240. 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 Idaho is $57,390, about 14% below the U.S. average ($66,700). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Idaho
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $65,030 | $66,680 | 80 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $60,940 | $64,170 | 60 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $49,970 | $54,440 | 50 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $48,670 | $53,990 | 40 |
| Boise City, ID | $47,500 | $54,970 | 270 |