Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Washington
Ranked #5 of 51 · WA
11.9% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $74,670 ≈ $36/hr
Median annual salary $76,010
Employment 5,320
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $49,920P25 $58,650 Median $76,010P75 $81,540P90 $95,990
About 80% of chefs and head cookss in Washington earn between $49,920 and $95,990. 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 Washington is $74,670, about 11.9% above the U.S. average ($66,700). That works out to roughly $36/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Washington
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $80,330 | $76,820 | 3,740 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $74,940 | $71,230 | 140 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $74,640 | $70,220 | 150 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $73,750 | $69,230 | 100 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $73,690 | $70,890 | 80 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $73,130 | $72,560 | 110 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $72,270 | $69,090 | 140 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $71,540 | $68,290 | 240 |