Chief Cook Salary in Reading, PA

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How much does a Chief Cook make in Reading, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Cook in Reading, PA is $68,717. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $59,436 to $78,308, with most professionals earning between $50,985 and $87,040.

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What is a Chief Cook?

A Chief Cook (often shortened to cook) is a seniormost unlicensed crewmember working in the steward's department of a merchant ship. The Chief Cook directs and participates in the preparation and serving of meals; determines timing and sequence of operations required to meet serving times; inspects galley and equipment for cleanliness; and oversees proper storage and preparation of food. The cook may plan or assist in planning meals and taking inventory of stores and equipment. A Chief Cook's duties may overlap with those of the steward's assistant, the chief steward, and other steward's de...

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Average Salary Range for Chief Cook in Reading, PA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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78308
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
61491
79451
70301
What is the average salary for Chief Cook in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Cook in Reading, PA. The base salary for Chief Cook ranges from $59,436 to $78,308 with the average base salary of $68,717. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,491 to $79,451 with the average total cash compensation of $70,301.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $68,717 $59,436 - $78,308
Bonus $1,584 $2,056 - $1,143
Total Pay $70,301 $61,491 - $79,451
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Chief Cook Salary Near Reading, PA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Allentown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,212 - $79,332 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Lancaster, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,845 - $77,530 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Bethlehem, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,212 - $79,332 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,724 - $81,323 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Lebanon, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,291 - $76,800 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Doylestown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,042 - $85,695 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
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About Reading, Pennsylvania    Reading (/ˈrɛdɪŋ/ RED-ing; Pennsylvania German: Reddin) is a city in and the county seat of Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. With a populati....More

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