How much does a chef and head cook make in Colorado?
$65,400a year
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks in Colorado. That is $31.44 an hour or $5,450 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.44
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,330Median: $65,400Highest 10%: $93,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,330 | $22.27 | |
| 25th | $58,220 | $27.99 | |
| Median | $65,400 | $31.44 | |
| 75th | $79,420 | $38.18 | |
| 90th | $93,270 | $44.84 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $66,970 |
| Greeley, CO | $62,730 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $61,810 |
| Boulder, CO | $61,740 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $61,090 |
| Pueblo, CO | $60,710 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $59,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chef and head cooks.
| 11. Massachusetts | $69,540 |
| 12. Georgia | $66,230 |
| 13. Vermont | $65,440 |
| 14. Colorado | $65,400 |
| 15. California | $64,500 |
| 16. Missouri | $64,480 |
| 17. Connecticut | $64,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef and head cook make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $31.44 ($65,400 a year).
Do chef and head cooks make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $65,400 against $62,470 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Colorado rank for chef and head cook pay?
Colorado ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays chef and head cooks the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $66,970 a year.
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.