The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Boise City, ID is $51,710 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $57,910.
Pay spans roughly $38,150 at the 10th percentile to $80,130 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.86 per hour. An estimated 210 people work as chefs and head cooks in Boise City, ID.
| Median (annual) | $51,710 |
| Mean (annual) | $57,910 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.86 |
| 10th percentile | $38,150 |
| 90th percentile | $80,130 |
| Employment | 210 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.