Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Northeast Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,540 -4% vs national
Median hourly $28.15
10th percentile $37,270
90th percentile $63,580
Employed locally 70
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,270
    25th
    $52,430
    50th (median)
    $58,540
    75th
    $63,580
    90th
    $63,580

    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 Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,500
    Waiters and Waitresses $32,880
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,440
    Bartenders $36,550
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $33,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Northeast Virginia is $28.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Northeast Virginia is 4% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $37,270 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,430.