Chef Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$30.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,066/year ($4,256/month) for a single filer
Connecticut ranks 17th of 51 states for Chef pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 3,080 Chef jobs BLS counts in Connecticut, the typical worker earns $64,310 a year — though pay ranges from $44,530 for newcomers to $99,870 at the top.
Chef pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,530 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,160 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $64,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $77,800 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $99,870 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,080 Chef jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 35-1011, “Chefs and Head Cooks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Chef salary of $64,310 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $51,066 — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
| Gross (median) | $64,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,537 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,920 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$2,787 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,066 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,256 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Connecticut paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chef make in Connecticut?
- The median Chef salary in Connecticut is $64,310 per year ($30.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,160 and $77,800.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chef in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $64,310, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $51,066 per year ($4,256 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
- How many Chef jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 3,080 Chef jobs in Connecticut in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Connecticut state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Connecticut.