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Chefs and Head Cooks average salary by city in Maryland
- Salisbury$67,820
- Baltimore$63,640
- Hagerstown$61,280
- Lexington Park$58,750
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | $67,820 | $59,470 | $44,540 | $53,532 | 96 |
| Baltimore | $63,640 | $59,290 | $44,060 | $50,503 | 104 |
| Hagerstown | $61,280 | $59,510 | $36,700 | $48,719 | 94 |
| Lexington Park | $58,750 | $58,820 | $39,650 | $46,807 | 101 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower. 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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