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Hospitality · New Jersey

Chef / Head Cook Salary in New Jersey (2025)

Estimated pay for Chef / Head Cooks working in New Jersey, based on national median adjusted for local cost of living.

$68,000
Annual in NJ
$32.7/hr
Hourly Rate
$5,667
Monthly
$1,308
Weekly

New Jersey vs. National Median

$68,000
New Jersey
$56,520
National Median
+$11,480 (+20%) vs. national

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