Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Utah
Chefs and Head Cooks in Utah earn a median of $59,060 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,060
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,740
Pay range in Utah
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,940; the top 10% earn over $79,420. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
States ranked near Utah
Similar jobs in Utah
- Food Service Managers$69,480 median in Utah
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,750 median in Utah
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$52,420 median in Utah
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$38,200 median in Utah
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$43,440 median in Utah
- Cooks, Restaurant$36,490 median in Utah
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Utah
How much do chefs and head cooks make in Utah?
The median is $59,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,940 and the top 10% earn over $79,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Utah a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.