SalaryMap
Hospitality · Washington

Chef / Head Cook Salary in Washington (2025)

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

$65,000
Annual in WA
$31.3/hr
Hourly Rate
$5,417
Monthly
$1,250
Weekly

Washington vs. National Median

$65,000
Washington
$56,520
National Median
+$8,480 (+15%) vs. national

Find Chef / Head Cook Jobs in Washington

Browse open positions in Washington and compare offers to this salary benchmark.

Search Chef / Head Cook Jobs in Washington

Get Salary Updates in Your Inbox

New pay data, career guides, and negotiation tips — free, once a month.