SOC 35-1011 · Boston-Cambridge, MA · BLS OEWS May 2024
The median salary for Chefs and Head Cooks in Boston-Cambridge is $76,232 per year ($36.65/hr). This is 25% higher than the national median of $60,986. The middle 50% earn between $59,644 and $95,992 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $120,042.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| P10 | $21.64 | $45,006 | +25.0% |
| P25 | $28.68 | $59,644 | +25.0% |
| P50MEDIAN | $36.65 | $76,232 | +25.0% |
| P75 | $46.15 | $95,992 | +25.0% |
| P90 | $57.71 | $120,042 | +25.0% |
Retail saw layoffs increase by 72K in February. For professional roles in retail orgs, conditions are more stable than frontline, but the sector is softening.
The median (P50) annual salary for Chefs and Head Cooks in Boston-Cambridge is approximately $76,232, based on BLS OEWS May 2024 data adjusted for regional cost factors. This is 25% higher than the national median of $60,986.
Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) in Boston-Cambridge earn approximately $45,006 per year. The 25th percentile is $59,644. Top earners (90th percentile) reach $120,042.
Boston-Cambridge pays 25% higher than the national average. The national P50 is $60,986 vs $76,232 in Boston-Cambridge. Based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost factors.
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