How much does a Pastry Chef make?
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$38,530
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Pastry Chef is $38,530 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $36,263 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,267 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Chef | $41,751 /yr |
| Adjunct Chef | $96,464 /yr |
| Head Chef | $52,806 /yr |
Related Job Titles
For Pastry Chef
Some related job titles are Baker Salaries with median pay of $34,774, Executive Chef Salaries with median pay of $65,629, Executive Pastry Chef Salaries with median pay of $54,974, Pastry Cook Salaries with median pay of $34,862.
Top Paying Companies
For a Pastry Chef in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Pastry Chef in United States. Employers include Walt Disney Company, SusieCakes and Ritz-Carlton.
Top Paying Companies
For Pastry Chef in United States
| 1 | Walt Disney Company | $45,703 | |
| 2 | SusieCakes | $44,832 | |
| 3 | Ritz-Carlton | $44,443 | |
| 4 | SelfEmployed.com | $43,681 | |
| 5 | Hyatt | $43,343 | |
| 6 | Whole Foods Market | $43,064 | |
| 7 | Kroger | $42,572 | |
| 8 | Bon Appétit Management | $41,920 | |
| 9 | Harris Teeter | $41,677 | |
| 10 | American Cruise Lines | $41,054 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Pastry Chef in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Pastry Chef in United States are Media & Communication with a median total pay of $45,703, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $42,125, Hotels & Travel Accommodation with a median total pay of $41,054, Restaurants & Food Service with a median total pay of $40,993, and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $38,726.
Media & Communication
The top paying company in Media & Communication for Pastry Chef is Walt Disney Company.
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What is the pay outlook for Retail & Food Services?
Job openings are high in retail and food services as more Americans spend money at stores and restaurants. While retail and food services wages are lower than the national average, wage growth is higher. Jobs in retail and food services generally require little formal education or training, making these jobs accessible to most job seekers.
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Pastry Chef pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Pastry Chef is $36,263 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Pastry Chef salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 923 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Pastry Chef employees.
The highest salary for a Pastry Chef in United States is $52,606 per year.
The lowest salary for a Pastry Chef in United States is $24,997 per year.
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