Chef Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$30.10 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,746/year ($4,145/month) for a single filer
Minnesota ranks 22nd of 51 states for Chef pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 1,730 Chef jobs BLS counts in Minnesota, the typical worker earns $62,600 a year — though pay ranges from $48,400 for newcomers to $95,890 at the top.
Chef pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,400 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $53,050 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,600 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,960 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $95,890 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,730 Chef jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 35-1011, “Chefs and Head Cooks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Chef salary of $62,600 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,746 — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
| Gross (median) | $62,600 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,332 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,789 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$2,733 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,746 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,145 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Minnesota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chef make in Minnesota?
- The median Chef salary in Minnesota is $62,600 per year ($30.10 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $53,050 and $75,960.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chef in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $62,600, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $49,746 per year ($4,145 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
- How many Chef jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 1,730 Chef jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.