How much does a chef and head cook make in Baltimore?
$59,290a year
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $28.50 an hour or $4,941 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.50
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 169 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 1,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,760Median: $59,290Highest 10%: $93,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,760 | $18.15 | |
| 25th | $44,060 | $21.18 | |
| Median | $59,290 | $28.50 | |
| 75th | $77,640 | $37.33 | |
| 90th | $93,580 | $44.99 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks.
| Washington, DC | $74,900 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $65,680 |
| Salisbury, MD | $59,470 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $58,820 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cook | $39,960 |
| Cook | $39,310 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $38,760 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $37,540 |
| Cook | $37,420 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $37,390 |
| Bartender | $37,360 |
| Cook | $36,460 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,170 |
| Food Server | $35,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef and head cook make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $28.50 ($59,290 a year).
Do chef and head cooks make more in Baltimore than the national average?
No: $59,290 against $62,470 nationally, 5% less.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $61,590, so Baltimore pays 4% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for chef and head cook pay?
169 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a chef and head cook make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,580 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.