How much does a chef and head cook make in Eugene?
$62,960a year
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area. That is $30.27 an hour or $5,247 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.27
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 96 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,910Median: $62,960Highest 10%: $86,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,910 | $22.07 | |
| 25th | $48,400 | $23.27 | |
| Median | $62,960 | $30.27 | |
| 75th | $73,000 | $35.10 | |
| 90th | $86,450 | $41.56 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks.
| Portland, OR | $65,690 |
| Medford, OR | $64,700 |
| Salem, OR | $63,750 |
| Bend, OR | $62,110 |
| Corvallis, OR | $58,240 |
Related jobs in Eugene
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cook | $43,820 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $42,930 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $42,900 |
| Bartender | $39,580 |
| Host and Hostess | $38,120 |
| Cook | $37,960 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,160 |
| Cook | $35,780 |
| Cook | $35,550 |
| Food Server | $34,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef and head cook make an hour in Eugene?
The median hourly pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area is $30.27 ($62,960 a year).
Do chef and head cooks make more in Eugene than the national average?
Yes: $62,960 against $62,470 nationally, 1% more.
How does Eugene compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $63,600, so Eugene pays 1% less.
Where does Eugene rank for chef and head cook pay?
96 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a chef and head cook make starting out in Eugene?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,450 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.