What are the main factors that influence a Head Baker's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Head Baker's salary?

A Head Baker's salary grows with experience: starting around $34,903 for beginners, reaching about $35,588 at mid-level, and approach $37,154 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Head Baker?

Head Baker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Head Baker roles are District of Columbia $38,736, California $38,589, Massachusetts $38,075. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Head Baker roles make?

Salaries for Head Baker level roles vary by specialization: Lead Baker: $68,489; pastry baker: $62,748; Head Baker Manager: $53,544; Baker II: $48,135; Scratch Baker: $42,726.

Head Baker Salary in Delaware

How much does a Head Baker make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Head Baker in Delaware is $35,430 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, a Head Baker's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $40,432
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $31,632 to $38,048
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $28,174

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Head Baker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$38,048	$3,171	$732	$18
Average	$35,430	$2,953	$681	$17
25th Percentile	$31,632	$2,636	$608	$15

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Key Factors That Influence Head Baker Salaries

A Head Baker's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Head Baker Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Head Baker's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $34,903
Early Career (1-2 years): $35,061
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $35,588
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $36,669
Expert (over 8 years): $37,154

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Head Baker	$34,903
Intermediate Level Head Baker	$35,061
Senior Level Head Baker	$35,588
Specialist Level Head Baker	$36,669
Expert Level Head Baker	$37,154

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How Do Head Baker Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Head Bakers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $38,736.
California: $38,589.
Massachusetts: $38,075.

District of Columbia $38,736 California $38,589 Massachusetts $38,075 Washington $37,935 New Jersey $37,921 Alaska $37,872 Connecticut $37,389 New York $37,194

Hawaii $36,567 Rhode Island $36,273 Maryland $36,074 Minnesota $35,801 Colorado $35,696 Illinois $35,661 Oregon $35,528 Delaware $35,430

New Hampshire $35,369 Virginia $35,231 Pennsylvania $34,828 Nevada $34,626 North Dakota $34,559 Michigan $34,454 Wisconsin $34,416 Vermont $34,339

Texas $34,125 Maine $34,111 Arizona $34,090 Ohio $34,066 Georgia $33,744 Indiana $33,583 Wyoming $33,551 Utah $33,502

Iowa $33,482 Kansas $33,314 Louisiana $33,265 North Carolina $33,247 Missouri $33,240 Florida $33,104 Montana $33,030 Nebraska $32,960

Kentucky $32,922 South Carolina $32,782 Tennessee $32,694 Idaho $32,659 New Mexico $32,404 Oklahoma $32,348 Alabama $32,142 South Dakota $31,795

Arkansas $31,606 West Virginia $31,505 Mississippi $31,200

Top Paying Cities for Head Bakers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $36,669
Little Creek: $36,329
Magnolia: $36,480

Lincoln, DE $36,669 Little Creek, DE $36,329 Magnolia, DE $36,480 Milford, DE $36,669 Marydel, DE $36,193 Millsboro, DE $36,669 Millville, DE $36,914 Milton, DE $36,669

Nassau, DE $36,669 Ocean View, DE $36,914 Rehoboth Beach, DE $36,914 Seaford, DE $36,284 Selbyville, DE $36,914 Smyrna, DE $36,151 Viola, DE $36,480 Woodside, DE $36,375

Bear, DE $35,885 Newark, DE $35,899 Claymont, DE $35,927 Delaware City, DE $35,899 Hockessin, DE $35,927 Kirkwood, DE $35,899 Middletown, DE $36,077 Montchanin, DE $35,927

New Castle, DE $35,927 Odessa, DE $36,126 Port Penn, DE $35,801 Rockland, DE $35,927 Saint Georges, DE $35,899 Townsend, DE $36,074 Winterthur, DE $35,927 Lewes, DE $36,669

Wilmington, DE $35,927 Dover, DE $36,312 Dover Afb, DE $36,396 Bethany Beach, DE $36,914 Bethel, DE $36,284 Bridgeville, DE $36,669 Camden Wyoming, DE $36,350 Cheswold, DE $36,228

Clayton, DE $36,137 Dagsboro, DE $36,914 Delmar, DE $36,284 Ellendale, DE $36,669 Felton, DE $36,669 Fenwick Island, DE $36,914 Frankford, DE $36,914 Frederica, DE $36,669

Georgetown, DE $36,669 Greenwood, DE $36,669 Harbeson, DE $36,669 Harrington, DE $36,669 Hartly, DE $36,119 Houston, DE $36,669 Kenton, DE $36,137 Laurel, DE $36,284

Yorklyn, DE $35,927

Head Baker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Head Baker's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$31,632

Average $35,430/year

$38,048

$2,636

Average $2,953/month

$3,171

$608

Average $681/week

$732

$15

Average $17/hour

$18

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$38,048	$3,171	$732	$18
Average	$35,430	$2,953	$681	$17
25th Percentile	$31,632	$2,636	$608	$15

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