Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Minnesota
Chefs and Head Cooks in Minnesota earn a median of $62,600 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,600
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,730
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,400; the top 10% earn over $95,890. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
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- Farm Labor Contractors$50,730 median in Minnesota
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$43,460 median in Minnesota
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$43,930 median in Minnesota
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Minnesota
How much do chefs and head cooks make in Minnesota?
The median is $62,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,400 and the top 10% earn over $95,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 51 (0% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.