How much does a chef and head cook make in Delaware?
$61,440a year
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks in Delaware. That is $29.54 an hour or $5,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.54
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,920Median: $61,440Highest 10%: $84,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,920 | $24.00 | |
| 25th | $56,160 | $27.00 | |
| Median | $61,440 | $29.54 | |
| 75th | $76,310 | $36.69 | |
| 90th | $84,680 | $40.71 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $65,680 |
| Dover, DE | $59,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chef and head cooks.
| 24. Nevada | $62,380 |
| 25. New Mexico | $62,250 |
| 26. Maryland | $61,590 |
| 27. Delaware | $61,440 |
| 28. Wisconsin | $61,300 |
| 29. North Carolina | $61,130 |
| 30. West Virginia | $61,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef and head cook make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $29.54 ($61,440 a year).
Do chef and head cooks make more in Delaware than the national average?
No: $61,440 against $62,470 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Delaware rank for chef and head cook pay?
Delaware ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays chef and head cooks the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $65,680 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.