Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Median Salary

$74,900

per year

Hourly Rate

$36.01

per hour

Employment

4,680

in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

vs. National Avg

+19.9%

National: $62,470

📊 Compared to the national median of $62,470, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV pays 19.9% MORE for Chefs and Head Cooks positions.

Purchasing Power

$66,401

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

112.8

13% above national avg

Rent/Income

32%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

10th

$43,110

25th

$59,930

Median

$74,900

75th

$80,060

90th

$102,870

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