How much does a chef and head cook make in Maine?
$57,010a year
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks in Maine. That is $27.41 an hour or $4,751 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.41
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,430Median: $57,010Highest 10%: $81,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,430 | $23.28 | |
| 25th | $55,070 | $26.48 | |
| Median | $57,010 | $27.41 | |
| 75th | $63,060 | $30.32 | |
| 90th | $81,120 | $39.00 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $57,380 |
| Lewiston, ME | $56,440 |
| Bangor, ME | $54,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chef and head cooks.
| 37. Kansas | $58,390 |
| 38. Florida | $58,240 |
| 39. Montana | $57,470 |
| 40. Maine | $57,010 |
| 41. Texas | $56,080 |
| 42. Mississippi | $54,850 |
| 43. Ohio | $53,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef and head cook make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $27.41 ($57,010 a year).
Do chef and head cooks make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $57,010 against $62,470 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Maine rank for chef and head cook pay?
Maine ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Maine pays chef and head cooks the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $57,380 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.