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Chefs and Head Cooks average salary by city in Colorado
- Denver$72,990
- Greeley$66,280
- Grand Junction$65,430
- Boulder$64,770
- Fort Collins$63,590
- Colorado Springs$63,350
- Pueblo$59,980
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $72,990 | $66,970 | $59,480 | $57,675 | 106 |
| Greeley | $66,280 | $62,730 | $55,640 | $53,228 | 100 |
| Grand Junction | $65,430 | $61,810 | $58,070 | $52,582 | 95 |
| Boulder | $64,770 | $61,740 | $44,720 | $52,081 | 105 |
| Fort Collins | $63,590 | $61,090 | $52,620 | $51,185 | 101 |
| Colorado Springs | $63,350 | $59,180 | $53,580 | $51,003 | 101 |
| Pueblo | $59,980 | $60,710 | $48,190 | $48,443 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-1011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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