Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Colorado

Median Salary

$65,400

per year

Hourly Rate

$31.44

per hour

Employment

3,970

in Colorado

vs. National Avg

+4.7%

National: $62,470

📊 Compared to the national median of $62,470, Colorado pays 4.7% MORE for Chefs and Head Cooks positions.

Purchasing Power

$62,049

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

105.4

5% above national avg

Rent/Income

34%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Colorado

10th

$46,330

25th

$58,220

Median

$65,400

75th

$79,420

90th

$93,270

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).