Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Hawaii
Chefs and Head Cooks in Hawaii earn a median of $77,360 a year, +24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,360
- vs. U.S. median
- +24% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,240
Pay range in Hawaii
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,970; the top 10% earn over $118,000. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
States ranked near Hawaii
Similar jobs in Hawaii
- Food Service Managers$87,800 median in Hawaii
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$48,880 median in Hawaii
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$59,060 median in Hawaii
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$47,770 median in Hawaii
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$50,080 median in Hawaii
- Cooks, Restaurant$45,420 median in Hawaii
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Hawaii
How much do chefs and head cooks make in Hawaii?
The median is $77,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,970 and the top 10% earn over $118,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Hawaii a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+24% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.