Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Puerto Rico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Puerto Rico
Chefs and Head Cooks in Puerto Rico earn a median salary of $31,454 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -48.4% vs the national median of $60,990. An estimated 620 chefs and head cooks are employed across Puerto Rico, with salaries ranging from $26,620 to $38,150 depending on location.
$31,454
Avg median salary in Puerto Rico
$38,150
Highest paying metro
$26,620
Lowest paying metro
620
Employed in Puerto Rico
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Chefs and Head Cooks salaries by city in Puerto Rico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan, PR | $38,150 | $25,240 | $38,150 | 420 |
| Aguadilla, PR | $35,570 | $29,250 | $39,210 | 40 |
| Ponce, PR | $29,890 | $22,790 | $36,470 | 70 |
| Puerto Rico | $27,040 | $23,180 | $39,400 | 40 |
| Mayaguez, PR | $26,620 | $24,490 | $35,770 | 50 |