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Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Kahului-Wailuku, HI
Chefs and Head Cooks in the Kahului-Wailuku, HI metro area earn a median $84,990 a year (May 2025).
- Median here
- $84,990 a year
- Hawaii median
- $77,360 a year
- U.S. median
- $62,470 a year
- Employment
- 250
Pay range in this area
- Median (50%)
- $84,990 · $40.86 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $91,380 · $43.93 an hour (estimate error ±3.5%)
- 10th percentile
- $55,400 · $26.64 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $76,170 · $36.62 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $103,890 · $49.95 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $129,410 · $62.22 an hour
- Employment
- 250 (estimate error ±13.5%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.38
- Location quotient
- 2.63 (1.00 = national share)
Other areas in Hawaii
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $80,820 | 250 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $74,380 | 740 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do chefs and head cooks make in Kahului-Wailuku?
- The median wage is $84,990 a year, with about 250 jobs in the area (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).