How much does a chef and head cook make in Washington?
$76,010a year
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks in Washington. That is $36.54 an hour or $6,334 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.54
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,920Median: $76,010Highest 10%: $95,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,920 | $24.00 | |
| 25th | $58,650 | $28.20 | |
| Median | $76,010 | $36.54 | |
| 75th | $81,540 | $39.20 | |
| 90th | $95,990 | $46.15 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $80,330 |
| Bremerton, WA | $74,940 |
| Kennewick, WA | $73,750 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $73,690 |
| Olympia, WA | $72,270 |
| Spokane, WA | $71,540 |
| Bellingham, WA | $70,410 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $68,120 |
| Portland, OR | $65,690 |
| Longview, WA | $63,080 |
| Yakima, WA | $62,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chef and head cooks.
| 1. Rhode Island | $79,930 |
| 2. Hawaii | $77,360 |
| 3. District of Columbia | $76,420 |
| 4. Washington | $76,010 |
| 5. North Dakota | $74,740 |
| 6. New Jersey | $74,280 |
| 7. Wyoming | $73,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef and head cook make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $36.54 ($76,010 a year).
Do chef and head cooks make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $76,010 against $62,470 nationally, 22% more.
Where does Washington rank for chef and head cook pay?
Washington ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays chef and head cooks the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $80,330 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.