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Chefs and Head Cooks average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Boston$75,450
- Barnstable$73,060
- Amherst$68,620
- Worcester$67,080
- Springfield$65,500
- Pittsfield$63,620
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $75,450 | $72,470 | $56,790 | $58,457 | 108 |
| Barnstable | $73,060 | $67,700 | $54,840 | $56,895 | 98 |
| Amherst | $68,620 | $66,450 | $49,030 | $53,993 | 100 |
| Worcester | $67,080 | $64,620 | $49,490 | $52,987 | 103 |
| Springfield | $65,500 | $64,000 | $47,690 | $51,854 | 96 |
| Pittsfield | $63,620 | $61,580 | $44,730 | $50,438 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums 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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