Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Montana
Chefs and Head Cooks in Montana earn a median of $57,470 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,470
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 720
Pay range in Montana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,200; the top 10% earn over $80,180. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
States ranked near Montana
Similar jobs in Montana
- Food Service Managers$72,140 median in Montana
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44,010 median in Montana
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$48,240 median in Montana
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37,150 median in Montana
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$41,600 median in Montana
- Cooks, Restaurant$38,060 median in Montana
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Montana
How much do chefs and head cooks make in Montana?
The median is $57,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,200 and the top 10% earn over $80,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Montana a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 51 (−8% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.