Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Virginia
Chefs and Head Cooks in Virginia earn a median of $63,270 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,270
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,600
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,010; the top 10% earn over $90,470. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
States ranked near Virginia
Similar jobs in Virginia
- Food Service Managers$71,230 median in Virginia
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45,550 median in Virginia
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$48,660 median in Virginia
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37,890 median in Virginia
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$39,770 median in Virginia
- Cooks, Restaurant$36,750 median in Virginia
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Virginia
How much do chefs and head cooks make in Virginia?
The median is $63,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,010 and the top 10% earn over $90,470. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.