Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Delaware
Chefs and Head Cooks in Delaware earn a median of $61,440 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,440
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range in Delaware
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,920; the top 10% earn over $84,680. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
States ranked near Delaware
Similar jobs in Delaware
- Food Service Managers$74,430 median in Delaware
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$48,120 median in Delaware
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$50,750 median in Delaware
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$44,080 median in Delaware
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$47,040 median in Delaware
- Cooks, Restaurant$37,840 median in Delaware
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Delaware
How much do chefs and head cooks make in Delaware?
The median is $61,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,920 and the top 10% earn over $84,680. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Delaware a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.