Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in District of Columbia

Median Salary

$76,420

per year

Hourly Rate

$36.74

per hour

Employment

2,020

in District of Columbia

vs. National Avg

+22.3%

National: $62,470

📊 Compared to the national median of $62,470, District of Columbia pays 22.3% MORE for Chefs and Head Cooks positions.

Purchasing Power

$66,859

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

114.3

14% above national avg

Rent/Income

33%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

10th

$56,570

25th

$63,550

Median

$76,420

75th

$81,360

90th

$104,660

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