Chef Salary in Wyoming (2026)
$35.18 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,305/year ($5,025/month) for a single filer
Wyoming ranks 7th of 51 states for Chef pay, with a median about 16% above the national average. Of the 240 Chef jobs BLS counts in Wyoming, the typical worker earns $73,170 a year — though pay ranges from $48,460 for newcomers to $98,580 at the top.
Chef pay range in Wyoming
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,460 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,100 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $73,170 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $83,700 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,580 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 240 Chef jobs in Wyoming (occupation code 35-1011, “Chefs and Head Cooks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wyoming
A median Chef salary of $73,170 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Wyoming), a single filer keeps about $60,305 — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
| Gross (median) | $73,170 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,267 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,598 |
| Wyoming state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,305 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,025 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Wyoming paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chef make in Wyoming?
- The median Chef salary in Wyoming is $73,170 per year ($35.18 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,100 and $83,700.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chef in Wyoming?
- On the median salary of $73,170, a single filer in Wyoming takes home about $60,305 per year ($5,025 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
- How many Chef jobs are there in Wyoming?
- BLS counts 240 Chef jobs in Wyoming 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 Wyoming 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 Wyoming.