Chef Salary in New York (2026)
$33.98 per hour · take-home ≈ $55,327/year ($4,611/month) for a single filer
New York ranks 9th of 51 states for Chef pay, with a median about 12% above the national average. Of the 17,430 Chef jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $70,670 a year — though pay ranges from $46,260 for newcomers to $120,370 at the top.
Chef pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,260 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $55,070 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $70,670 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $93,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $120,370 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,430 Chef jobs in New York (occupation code 35-1011, “Chefs and Head Cooks”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Chef salary of $70,670 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $55,327 — an effective tax rate of 21.7%.
| Gross (median) | $70,670 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,717 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,406 |
| New York state income tax | −$3,219 |
| Take-home (annual) | $55,327 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,611 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New York paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chef make in New York?
- The median Chef salary in New York is $70,670 per year ($33.98 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $55,070 and $93,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chef in New York?
- On the median salary of $70,670, a single filer in New York takes home about $55,327 per year ($4,611 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.7%.
- How many Chef jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 17,430 Chef jobs in New York 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 York 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 York.