Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Wisconsin
Chefs and Head Cooks in Wisconsin earn a median of $61,300 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,300
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,860
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,990; the top 10% earn over $87,570. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
States ranked near Wisconsin
Similar jobs in Wisconsin
- Food Service Managers$61,810 median in Wisconsin
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$39,670 median in Wisconsin
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$49,070 median in Wisconsin
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$38,650 median in Wisconsin
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$45,980 median in Wisconsin
- Cooks, Restaurant$36,550 median in Wisconsin
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Wisconsin
How much do chefs and head cooks make in Wisconsin?
The median is $61,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,990 and the top 10% earn over $87,570. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.