Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Maine
Chefs and Head Cooks in Maine earn a median of $57,010 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,010
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,250
Pay range in Maine
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,430; the top 10% earn over $81,120. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
States ranked near Maine
Similar jobs in Maine
- Food Service Managers$70,510 median in Maine
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47,990 median in Maine
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$55,810 median in Maine
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$43,490 median in Maine
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$38,250 median in Maine
- Cooks, Restaurant$45,290 median in Maine
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Maine
How much do chefs and head cooks make in Maine?
The median is $57,010 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,430 and the top 10% earn over $81,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maine a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 51 (−9% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.