Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Hawaii
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • Hawaii
Chefs and Head Cooks in Hawaii earn a median salary of $83,387 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, +36.7% vs the national median of $60,990. An estimated 820 chefs and head cooks are employed across Hawaii, with salaries ranging from $77,380 to $87,410 depending on location.
$83,387
Avg median salary in Hawaii
$87,410
Highest paying metro
$77,380
Lowest paying metro
820
Employed in Hawaii
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Chefs and Head Cooks salaries by city in Hawaii
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului, HI | $87,410 | $77,550 | $102,340 | 160 |
| Hawaii / Kauai | $85,370 | $74,820 | $99,670 | 210 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $77,380 | $74,070 | $99,920 | 450 |