Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in New Jersey
Ranked #8 of 51 · NJ
9.3% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $72,930 ≈ $35/hr
Median annual salary $74,280
Employment 9,100
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $49,200P25 $59,860 Median $74,280P75 $82,200P90 $100,100
About 80% of chefs and head cookss in New Jersey earn between $49,200 and $100,100. 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 New Jersey is $72,930, about 9.3% above the U.S. average ($66,700). That works out to roughly $35/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $75,740 | $75,460 | 900 |
| Vineland, NJ | $75,050 | $70,560 | 100 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $70,210 | $70,640 | 480 |