Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Utah
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Utah
Chefs and Head Cooks in Utah earn a median salary of $47,773 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -21.7% vs the national median of $60,990. An estimated 1,880 chefs and head cooks are employed across Utah, with salaries ranging from $40,390 to $66,520 depending on location.
$47,773
Avg median salary in Utah
$66,520
Highest paying metro
$40,390
Lowest paying metro
1,880
Employed in Utah
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Chefs and Head Cooks salaries by city in Utah
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wasatch Front Fringe Utah | $66,520 | $56,570 | $77,590 | 130 |
| High Desert Utah | $56,570 | $36,670 | $76,660 | 90 |
| Ogden, UT | $43,680 | $27,840 | $63,350 | 230 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $42,740 | $27,930 | $61,770 | 980 |
| St. George, UT | $42,530 | $27,340 | $52,920 | 110 |
| Provo, UT | $41,980 | $26,990 | $58,470 | 290 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $40,390 | $30,050 | $59,800 | 50 |