Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,250 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.49
10th percentile $37,240
90th percentile $92,030
Employed locally 160
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,240
    25th
    $47,510
    50th (median)
    $59,250
    75th
    $77,320
    90th
    $92,030

    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 Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,170
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,180
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $48,840
    Food Preparation Workers $35,040
    Bartenders $33,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Connecticut is $28.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Connecticut is 2.9% below 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $37,240 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,510.