Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Pennsylvania
Chefs and Head Cooks in Pennsylvania earn a median of $63,860 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,860
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,170
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,040; the top 10% earn over $95,830. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
Similar jobs in Pennsylvania
- Food Service Managers$64,750 median in Pennsylvania
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$43,050 median in Pennsylvania
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$46,920 median in Pennsylvania
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36,540 median in Pennsylvania
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$38,340 median in Pennsylvania
- Cooks, Restaurant$36,580 median in Pennsylvania
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Pennsylvania
How much do chefs and head cooks make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $63,860 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,040 and the top 10% earn over $95,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.