How much does a chef and head cook make in Hawaii?
$77,360a year
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks in Hawaii. That is $37.19 an hour or $6,447 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.19
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,970Median: $77,360Highest 10%: $118,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,970 | $23.54 | |
| 25th | $54,530 | $26.22 | |
| Median | $77,360 | $37.19 | |
| 75th | $98,640 | $47.42 | |
| 90th | $118,000 | $56.73 |
Cities in Hawaii
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kahului, HI | $84,990 |
| Honolulu, HI | $74,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chef and head cooks.
| 1. Rhode Island | $79,930 |
| 2. Hawaii | $77,360 |
| 3. District of Columbia | $76,420 |
| 4. Washington | $76,010 |
| 5. North Dakota | $74,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef and head cook make an hour in Hawaii?
The median hourly pay in Hawaii is $37.19 ($77,360 a year).
Do chef and head cooks make more in Hawaii than the national average?
Yes: $77,360 against $62,470 nationally, 24% more.
Where does Hawaii rank for chef and head cook pay?
Hawaii ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in Hawaii pays chef and head cooks the most?
Kahului-Wailuku, HI, with a median of $84,990 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.