How much does a Sous Chef make?
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$44,186
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Sous Chef is $44,186 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $41,089 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 $3,097 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 | $41,608 /yr |
| Adjunct Chef | $90,042 /yr |
| Head Chef | $52,549 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Sous Chef in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Sous Chef in United States. Employers include Google, Darden and Firebirds Wood Fired Grill.
Top Paying Companies
For Sous Chef in United States
| 1 | $96,217 | ||
| 2 | Darden | $68,470 | |
| 3 | Firebirds Wood Fired Grill | $68,213 | |
| 4 | LongHorn Steakhouse | $66,274 | |
| 5 | P.F. Chang's | $64,095 | |
| 6 | Brio Tuscan Grille | $63,836 | |
| 7 | Goodwin Recruiting | $63,232 | |
| 8 | Corecruitment | $62,965 | |
| 9 | True Food Kitchen | $62,793 | |
| 10 | Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar | $62,715 |
For Chef
Download as data table
What is the total pay trajectory for Chef?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Chef | $41,608 /yr |
| Adjunct Chef | $90,042 /yr |
| Head Chef | $52,549 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Sous Chef at different companies?
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Sous Chef Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Sous Chef in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Sous Chef in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $96,217, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $63,099, Restaurants & Food Service with a median total pay of $59,108, Personal Consumer Services with a median total pay of $56,879, and Hotels & Travel Accommodation with a median total pay of $55,408.
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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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Sous Chef pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Sous Chef is $41,089 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Sous Chef salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 5482 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Sous Chef employees.
The highest salary for a Sous Chef in United States is $56,502 per year.
The lowest salary for a Sous Chef in United States is $29,880 per year.
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