How much does a chef and head cook make in Providence?
$79,340a year
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $38.14 an hour or $6,612 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.14
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 1,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,340Median: $79,340Highest 10%: $117,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,340 | $23.72 | |
| 25th | $63,690 | $30.62 | |
| Median | $79,340 | $38.14 | |
| 75th | $83,310 | $40.05 | |
| 90th | $117,900 | $56.69 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $46,640 |
| Cook | $46,350 |
| Cook | $44,050 |
| Cook | $37,460 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,250 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $35,750 |
| Bartender | $35,680 |
| Cook | $35,260 |
| Food Server | $34,870 |
| Dishwasher | $34,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef and head cook make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $38.14 ($79,340 a year).
Do chef and head cooks make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $79,340 against $62,470 nationally, 27% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $79,930, so Providence pays 1% less.
Where does Providence rank for chef and head cook pay?
6 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a chef and head cook make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $117,900 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.