Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in New Jersey

Median Salary

$74,280

per year

Hourly Rate

$35.71

per hour

Employment

9,100

in New Jersey

vs. National Avg

+18.9%

National: $62,470

📊 Compared to the national median of $62,470, New Jersey pays 18.9% MORE for Chefs and Head Cooks positions.

Purchasing Power

$68,272

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

108.8

9% above national avg

Rent/Income

29%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in New Jersey

10th

$49,200

25th

$59,860

Median

$74,280

75th

$82,200

90th

$100,100

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