Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Rhode Island
Chefs and Head Cooks in Rhode Island earn a median of $79,930 a year, +28% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,930
- vs. U.S. median
- +28% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 740
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,680; the top 10% earn over $127,080. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
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Similar jobs in Rhode Island
- Food Service Managers$82,850 median in Rhode Island
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$48,400 median in Rhode Island
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$63,520 median in Rhode Island
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$46,570 median in Rhode Island
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$45,210 median in Rhode Island
- Cooks, Restaurant$36,510 median in Rhode Island
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Rhode Island
How much do chefs and head cooks make in Rhode Island?
The median is $79,930 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,680 and the top 10% earn over $127,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+28% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.