Chef Salary in Vermont (2026)
$31.46 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,552/year ($4,379/month) for a single filer
Vermont ranks 13th of 51 states for Chef pay, with a median about 3% above the national average. Of the 610 Chef jobs BLS counts in Vermont, the typical worker earns $65,440 a year — though pay ranges from $48,950 for newcomers to $83,040 at the top.
Chef pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,950 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $56,770 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $65,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $77,360 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $83,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 610 Chef jobs in Vermont (occupation code 35-1011, “Chefs and Head Cooks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Chef salary of $65,440 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Vermont state income tax, a single filer keeps about $52,552 — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
| Gross (median) | $65,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,673 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,006 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$2,209 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,552 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,379 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Vermont paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chef make in Vermont?
- The median Chef salary in Vermont is $65,440 per year ($31.46 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $56,770 and $77,360.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chef in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $65,440, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $52,552 per year ($4,379 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
- How many Chef jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 610 Chef jobs in Vermont 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 Vermont 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 Vermont.