The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Dover, DE is $52,940 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $57,620.
Pay spans roughly $40,820 at the 10th percentile to $77,990 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.45 per hour. An estimated 80 people work as chefs and head cooks in Dover, DE.
| Median (annual) | $52,940 |
| Mean (annual) | $57,620 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.45 |
| 10th percentile | $40,820 |
| 90th percentile | $77,990 |
| Employment | 80 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.