Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Utah
In Utah, the median pay for chefs and head cooks is $28.39 an hour ($59,060 a year). About 1,740 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($62,470). Utah ranks 34th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chefs and head cooks in Utah
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.43 | $27,940 |
| 25% of workers | $20.07 | $41,750 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.39 | $59,060 |
| 75% of workers | $36.46 | $75,830 |
| 90% of workers | $38.18 | $79,420 |
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Utah metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $60,030 | 900 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi | $57,540 | 230 |
| Ogden | $54,260 | 170 |
| Logan | $51,220 | 40 |
| St. George | $46,610 | 120 |
Utah unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Utah
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $31,150 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $38,750 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,490 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $38,200 |
| Food Batchmakers | $41,390 |
| Bakers | $36,670 |
| Food Service Managers | $69,480 |
| Dietetic Technicians | $40,580 |
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