How much does a chef and head cook make in Maryland?
$61,590a year
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks in Maryland. That is $29.61 an hour or $5,133 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.61
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,310Median: $61,590Highest 10%: $100,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,310 | $18.42 | |
| 25th | $45,030 | $21.65 | |
| Median | $61,590 | $29.61 | |
| 75th | $78,590 | $37.78 | |
| 90th | $100,300 | $48.24 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $74,900 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $65,680 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $59,510 |
| Salisbury, MD | $59,470 |
| Baltimore, MD | $59,290 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $58,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chef and head cooks.
| 23. Alabama | $62,400 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef and head cook make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $29.61 ($61,590 a year).
Do chef and head cooks make more in Maryland than the national average?
No: $61,590 against $62,470 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Maryland rank for chef and head cook pay?
Maryland ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays chef and head cooks the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $74,900 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.