Chef Salary in Idaho (2026)
$25.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,059/year ($3,505/month) for a single filer
Idaho ranks 46th of 51 states for Chef pay, with a median about 18% below the national average. Of the 550 Chef jobs BLS counts in Idaho, the typical worker earns $52,000 a year — though pay ranges from $33,590 for newcomers to $83,240 at the top.
Chef pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $42,330 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $52,000 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $66,930 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $83,240 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 550 Chef jobs in Idaho (occupation code 35-1011, “Chefs and Head Cooks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Chef salary of $52,000 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $42,059 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
| Gross (median) | $52,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,060 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,978 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$1,903 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,059 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,505 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Idaho paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chef make in Idaho?
- The median Chef salary in Idaho is $52,000 per year ($25.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $42,330 and $66,930.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chef in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $52,000, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $42,059 per year ($3,505 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
- How many Chef jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 550 Chef jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.