How much does a chef and head cook make in Vermont?
$65,440a year
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks in Vermont. That is $31.46 an hour or $5,453 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.46
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,950Median: $65,440Highest 10%: $83,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,950 | $23.53 | |
| 25th | $56,770 | $27.29 | |
| Median | $65,440 | $31.46 | |
| 75th | $77,360 | $37.19 | |
| 90th | $83,040 | $39.92 |
Cities in Vermont
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Burlington, VT | $69,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chef and head cooks.
| 10. Tennessee | $69,810 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $69,540 |
| 12. Georgia | $66,230 |
| 13. Vermont | $65,440 |
| 14. Colorado | $65,400 |
| 15. California | $64,500 |
| 16. Missouri | $64,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef and head cook make an hour in Vermont?
The median hourly pay in Vermont is $31.46 ($65,440 a year).
Do chef and head cooks make more in Vermont than the national average?
Yes: $65,440 against $62,470 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Vermont rank for chef and head cook pay?
Vermont ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in Vermont pays chef and head cooks the most?
Burlington-South Burlington, VT, with a median of $69,920 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.