How much does a chef and head cook make in Wisconsin?
$61,300a year
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks in Wisconsin. That is $29.47 an hour or $5,108 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.47
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,990Median: $61,300Highest 10%: $87,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,990 | $20.19 | |
| 25th | $49,200 | $23.65 | |
| Median | $61,300 | $29.47 | |
| 75th | $74,080 | $35.62 | |
| 90th | $87,570 | $42.10 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Wausau, WI | $65,910 |
| Madison, WI | $64,300 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $63,430 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $63,240 |
| Appleton, WI | $62,200 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $61,580 |
| Janesville, WI | $60,890 |
| Racine, WI | $59,640 |
| Kenosha, WI | $59,530 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $59,390 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $59,240 |
| Green Bay, WI | $58,480 |
| La Crosse, WI | $58,300 |
| Duluth, MN | $56,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chef and head cooks.
| 25. New Mexico | $62,250 |
| 26. Maryland | $61,590 |
| 27. Delaware | $61,440 |
| 28. Wisconsin | $61,300 |
| 29. North Carolina | $61,130 |
| 30. West Virginia | $61,100 |
| 31. Nebraska | $60,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef and head cook make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $29.47 ($61,300 a year).
Do chef and head cooks make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $61,300 against $62,470 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for chef and head cook pay?
Wisconsin ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays chef and head cooks the most?
Wausau, WI, with a median of $65,910 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.