How much does a Chef make?
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$41,601
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Chef is $41,601 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $38,719 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 $2,882 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 | $41,601 /yr |
| Adjunct Chef | $89,781 /yr |
| Head Chef | $52,538 /yr |
Related Job Titles
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Some related job titles are Chef De Cuisine Salaries with median pay of $61,739, Chef Manager Salaries with median pay of $57,427, Cook Salaries with median pay of $34,934, Corporate Chef Salaries with median pay of $86,345.
Top Paying Companies
For a Chef in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Chef in United States. Employers include Meta, Google and Johnson & Johnson.
Top Paying Companies
For Chef in United States
| 1 | Meta | $109,930 | |
| 2 | $89,438 | ||
| 3 | Johnson & Johnson | $65,393 | |
| 4 | 2070 Inc | $64,304 | |
| 5 | Alsana | $63,076 | |
| 6 | New York City Department of Education | $61,729 | |
| 7 | Ritz-Carlton | $61,381 | |
| 8 | Apple | $60,685 | |
| 9 | US Navy | $58,913 | |
| 10 | Lettuce Entertain You | $58,726 |
For Chef
Download as data table
What is the total pay trajectory for Chef?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Chef | $41,601 /yr |
| Adjunct Chef | $89,781 /yr |
| Head Chef | $52,538 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Chef in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Chef in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $89,438, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $65,393, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $58,913, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $56,789, and Restaurants & Food Service with a median total pay of $50,293.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$58,913
16% Higher than other industries
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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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Chef pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Chef is $38,719 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Chef salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 6765 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Chef employees.
The highest salary for a Chef in United States is $61,498 per year.
The lowest salary for a Chef in United States is $24,377 per year.
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