Average Chef Salary in Maine

Hospitality · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Chef in Maine earns $59,600 per year, which is above the national average of $58,920. This translates to approximately $28.65 per hour, $2,292 biweekly, or $4,967 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Maine is 4% above the national average, roughly in line with the national average.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$44,700	$21.49
Average (50th)	$59,600	$28.65
Experienced (75th)	$68,500	$32.95
Top Earners (90th)	$77,500	$37.26

Chef Salary by City in Maine

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Portland	$64,400	$5,367/mo
Lewiston	$60,800	$5,067/mo
Bangor	$58,400	$4,867/mo
South Portland	$56,600	$4,717/mo
Auburn	$55,400	$4,617/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Hospitality
Typical Education	High school + experience
Job Growth (2022-2032)	5% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	5.8%-7.15% (3 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$14.15/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.04 (+4% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Maine

Major employers hiring Chefs in Maine include MaineHealth, L.L. Bean, IDEXX Laboratories, Bath Iron Works, and Hannaford. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for hospitality professionals.

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