Average Chef Salary in New Hampshire

Hospitality · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Chef in New Hampshire earns $61,200 per year, which is above the national average of $58,920. This translates to approximately $29.42 per hour, $2,354 biweekly, or $5,100 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in New Hampshire is 13% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$45,900	$22.07
Average (50th)	$61,200	$29.42
Experienced (75th)	$70,400	$33.84
Top Earners (90th)	$79,600	$38.27

Chef Salary by City in New Hampshire

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Manchester	$66,100	$5,508/mo
Nashua	$62,400	$5,200/mo
Concord	$60,000	$5,000/mo
Dover	$58,100	$4,842/mo
Rochester	$56,900	$4,742/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Hospitality
Typical Education	High school + experience
Job Growth (2022-2032)	5% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	No earned income tax (5% on interest/dividends)
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.13 (+13% vs national avg)

Top Employers in New Hampshire

Major employers hiring Chefs in New Hampshire include Dartmouth-Hitchcock, BAE Systems, Liberty Mutual, Fidelity, and Elliot Health. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for hospitality professionals.

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