Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Vermont
Chefs and Head Cooks in Vermont earn a median of $65,440 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $65,440
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range in Vermont
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,950; the top 10% earn over $83,040. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
States ranked near Vermont
Similar jobs in Vermont
- Food Service Managers$77,910 median in Vermont
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$49,820 median in Vermont
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$59,340 median in Vermont
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$46,370 median in Vermont
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$45,580 median in Vermont
- Cooks, Restaurant$45,390 median in Vermont
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Vermont
How much do chefs and head cooks make in Vermont?
The median is $65,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,950 and the top 10% earn over $83,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Vermont a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.