Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Idaho
Chefs and Head Cooks in Idaho earn a median of $52,000 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $52,000
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 550
Pay range in Idaho
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,590; the top 10% earn over $83,240. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
States ranked near Idaho
Similar jobs in Idaho
- Food Service Managers$70,140 median in Idaho
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,190 median in Idaho
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$48,390 median in Idaho
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35,600 median in Idaho
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$38,030 median in Idaho
- Cooks, Restaurant$36,440 median in Idaho
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Idaho
How much do chefs and head cooks make in Idaho?
The median is $52,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,590 and the top 10% earn over $83,240. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Idaho a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 51 (−17% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.