Chef Salary in Utah (2026)
$28.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,977/year ($3,915/month) for a single filer
Utah ranks 34th of 51 states for Chef pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 1,740 Chef jobs BLS counts in Utah, the typical worker earns $59,060 a year — though pay ranges from $27,940 for newcomers to $79,420 at the top.
Chef pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,940 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,060 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,830 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,740 Chef jobs in Utah (occupation code 35-1011, “Chefs and Head Cooks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Chef salary of $59,060 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,977 — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
| Gross (median) | $59,060 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,907 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,518 |
| Utah state income tax | −$2,658 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,977 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,915 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Utah paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chef make in Utah?
- The median Chef salary in Utah is $59,060 per year ($28.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,750 and $75,830.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chef in Utah?
- On the median salary of $59,060, a single filer in Utah takes home about $46,977 per year ($3,915 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
- How many Chef jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 1,740 Chef jobs in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.