Chef Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$29.93 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,438/year ($4,203/month) for a single filer
New Mexico ranks 25th of 51 states for Chef pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 770 Chef jobs BLS counts in New Mexico, the typical worker earns $62,250 a year — though pay ranges from $43,370 for newcomers to $100,010 at the top.
Chef pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,370 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,540 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,250 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $83,260 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,010 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 770 Chef jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 35-1011, “Chefs and Head Cooks”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Chef salary of $62,250 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Mexico state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,438 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $62,250 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,290 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,762 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$1,760 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,438 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,203 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Mexico paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chef make in New Mexico?
- The median Chef salary in New Mexico is $62,250 per year ($29.93 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,540 and $83,260.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chef in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $62,250, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $50,438 per year ($4,203 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many Chef jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 770 Chef jobs in New Mexico 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 New Mexico 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 New Mexico.