Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for chefs and head cooks is $30.92 an hour ($64,310 a year). About 3,080 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($62,470). Connecticut ranks 17th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chefs and head cooks in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.41 | $44,530 |
| 25% of workers | $24.59 | $51,160 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.92 | $64,310 |
| 75% of workers | $37.41 | $77,800 |
| 90% of workers | $48.02 | $99,870 |
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $66,930 | 760 |
| New Haven | $66,700 | 460 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $62,820 | 1,110 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $62,220 | 330 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $59,080 | 270 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chefs and head cooks
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 25,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $37,770 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $39,480 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $52,940 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $46,120 |
| Bakers | $36,460 |
| Food Service Managers | $77,990 |
| Food Batchmakers | $39,110 |
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