Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $61,740 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.68
10th percentile $55,750
90th percentile $81,690
Employed locally 180
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,750
    25th
    $59,850
    50th (median)
    $61,740
    75th
    $75,570
    90th
    $81,690

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 68% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chefs and Head Cooks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $87,410
    Morgantown, WV $87,280
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $85,370
    Terre Haute, IN $83,880
    East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    Hawaii $81,200

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,400
    Waiters and Waitresses $66,350
    Cooks, Restaurant $45,450
    Bartenders $65,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $48,460
    Cooks, Fast Food $38,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Burlington, VT is $29.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.92 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Burlington, VT is 1.2% above the national median of $60,990. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chefs and Head Cooks in Burlington?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $55,750 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,850.