How much does a chef and head cook make in Connecticut?
$64,310a year
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks in Connecticut. That is $30.92 an hour or $5,359 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.92
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,530Median: $64,310Highest 10%: $99,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,530 | $21.41 | |
| 25th | $51,160 | $24.60 | |
| Median | $64,310 | $30.92 | |
| 75th | $77,800 | $37.40 | |
| 90th | $99,870 | $48.01 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $66,930 |
| New Haven, CT | $66,700 |
| Hartford, CT | $62,820 |
| Norwich, CT | $62,220 |
| Waterbury, CT | $59,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chef and head cooks.
| 14. Colorado | $65,400 |
| 15. California | $64,500 |
| 16. Missouri | $64,480 |
| 17. Connecticut | $64,310 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $63,860 |
| 19. Oregon | $63,600 |
| 20. New Hampshire | $63,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef and head cook make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $30.92 ($64,310 a year).
Do chef and head cooks make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $64,310 against $62,470 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for chef and head cook pay?
Connecticut ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays chef and head cooks the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $66,930 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.