How much does a chef and head cook make in Idaho?
$52,000a year
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks in Idaho. That is $25.00 an hour or $4,333 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.00
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,590Median: $52,000Highest 10%: $83,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,590 | $16.15 | |
| 25th | $42,330 | $20.35 | |
| Median | $52,000 | $25.00 | |
| 75th | $66,930 | $32.18 | |
| 90th | $83,240 | $40.02 |
Cities in Idaho
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $65,030 |
| Logan, UT | $51,220 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $48,670 |
| Boise City, ID | $47,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chef and head cooks.
| 43. Ohio | $53,990 |
| 44. Alaska | $52,190 |
| 45. Indiana | $52,190 |
| 46. Idaho | $52,000 |
| 47. South Dakota | $48,470 |
| 48. Kentucky | $48,070 |
| 49. Iowa | $47,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef and head cook make an hour in Idaho?
The median hourly pay in Idaho is $25.00 ($52,000 a year).
Do chef and head cooks make more in Idaho than the national average?
No: $52,000 against $62,470 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Idaho rank for chef and head cook pay?
Idaho ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Idaho pays chef and head cooks the most?
Coeur d'Alene, ID, with a median of $65,030 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.