How much does a chef and head cook make in Portland?
$65,690a year
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $31.58 an hour or $5,474 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.58
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 1,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,640Median: $65,690Highest 10%: $95,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,640 | $22.90 | |
| 25th | $56,200 | $27.02 | |
| Median | $65,690 | $31.58 | |
| 75th | $79,450 | $38.20 | |
| 90th | $95,190 | $45.76 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks.
| Medford, OR | $64,700 |
| Salem, OR | $63,750 |
| Eugene, OR | $62,960 |
| Bend, OR | $62,110 |
| Corvallis, OR | $58,240 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Waiter and Waitress | $54,780 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $48,900 |
| Cook | $45,800 |
| Bartender | $45,590 |
| Cook | $45,200 |
| Cook | $44,340 |
| Host and Hostess | $43,410 |
| Cook | $38,810 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $38,730 |
| Cook | $38,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef and head cook make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $31.58 ($65,690 a year).
Do chef and head cooks make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $65,690 against $62,470 nationally, 5% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $63,600, so Portland pays 3% more.
Where does Portland rank for chef and head cook pay?
64 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a chef and head cook make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,190 or more.
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.