Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Connecticut
Chefs and Head Cooks in Connecticut earn a median of $64,310 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,310
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,080
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,530; the top 10% earn over $99,870. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
States ranked near Connecticut
Similar jobs in Connecticut
- Food Service Managers$77,990 median in Connecticut
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$52,940 median in Connecticut
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$57,200 median in Connecticut
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$46,120 median in Connecticut
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$44,570 median in Connecticut
- Cooks, Restaurant$39,480 median in Connecticut
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Connecticut
How much do chefs and head cooks make in Connecticut?
The median is $64,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,530 and the top 10% earn over $99,870. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.