How much does a chef and head cook make in New York?
$70,670a year
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks in New York. That is $33.98 an hour or $5,889 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.98
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,260Median: $70,670Highest 10%: $120,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,260 | $22.24 | |
| 25th | $55,070 | $26.48 | |
| Median | $70,670 | $33.98 | |
| 75th | $93,240 | $44.83 | |
| 90th | $120,400 | $57.87 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albany, NY | $84,430 |
| Kingston, NY | $74,710 |
| Buffalo, NY | $74,290 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $72,340 |
| New York, NY | $71,780 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $67,590 |
| Rochester, NY | $66,080 |
| Syracuse, NY | $64,170 |
| Ithaca, NY | $64,010 |
| Elmira, NY | $63,410 |
| Binghamton, NY | $63,010 |
| Watertown, NY | $62,740 |
| Utica, NY | $61,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chef and head cooks.
| 6. New Jersey | $74,280 |
| 7. Wyoming | $73,170 |
| 8. South Carolina | $71,860 |
| 9. New York | $70,670 |
| 10. Tennessee | $69,810 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $69,540 |
| 12. Georgia | $66,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef and head cook make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $33.98 ($70,670 a year).
Do chef and head cooks make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $70,670 against $62,470 nationally, 13% more.
Where does New York rank for chef and head cook pay?
New York ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays chef and head cooks the most?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, with a median of $84,430 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.