Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Maryland
Chefs and Head Cooks in Maryland earn a median of $61,590 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,590
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,220
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,310; the top 10% earn over $100,330. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
States ranked near Maryland
Similar jobs in Maryland
- Food Service Managers$72,850 median in Maryland
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$42,450 median in Maryland
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$49,550 median in Maryland
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$41,380 median in Maryland
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$44,130 median in Maryland
- Cooks, Restaurant$37,820 median in Maryland
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Maryland
How much do chefs and head cooks make in Maryland?
The median is $61,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,310 and the top 10% earn over $100,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.