Chef Salary in Maryland (2026)
$29.61 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,954/year ($4,079/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 26th of 51 states for Chef pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 3,220 Chef jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $61,590 a year — though pay ranges from $38,310 for newcomers to $100,330 at the top.
Chef pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,310 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,030 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,590 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,330 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,220 Chef jobs in Maryland (occupation code 35-1011, “Chefs and Head Cooks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Chef salary of $61,590 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,954 — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
| Gross (median) | $61,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,211 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,712 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$2,714 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,954 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,079 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chef make in Maryland?
- The median Chef salary in Maryland is $61,590 per year ($29.61 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,030 and $78,590.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chef in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $61,590, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $48,954 per year ($4,079 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
- How many Chef jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 3,220 Chef jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.