Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in New Hampshire
Chefs and Head Cooks in New Hampshire earn a median of $63,400 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,400
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,170
Pay range in New Hampshire
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,220; the top 10% earn over $95,990. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
States ranked near New Hampshire
Similar jobs in New Hampshire
- Food Service Managers$77,360 median in New Hampshire
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$49,710 median in New Hampshire
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$55,200 median in New Hampshire
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$45,370 median in New Hampshire
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$47,740 median in New Hampshire
- Cooks, Restaurant$40,200 median in New Hampshire
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in New Hampshire
How much do chefs and head cooks make in New Hampshire?
The median is $63,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,220 and the top 10% earn over $95,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Hampshire a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.