Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in New York
Chefs and Head Cooks in New York earn a median of $70,670 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $70,670
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,430
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,260; the top 10% earn over $120,370. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
States ranked near New York
Similar jobs in New York
- Food Service Managers$84,200 median in New York
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47,190 median in New York
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$60,580 median in New York
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$45,880 median in New York
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$47,080 median in New York
- Cooks, Restaurant$43,680 median in New York
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in New York
How much do chefs and head cooks make in New York?
The median is $70,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,260 and the top 10% earn over $120,370. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 51 (+13% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.