Chef Salary in the United States

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How much does a Chef make in the United States? The average Chef salary in the United States is $52,961 as of October 01, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $46,030 and $61,758. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Restaurant Sous Chef
SOUTH Restaurant & Jazz Club - Philadelphia , PA
SOUTH Restaurant & Jazz Club is seeking a Restaurant Sous Chef to join our team! You should have at least 5+ years experience in a fast-paced environment with knowledge of classical cooking ...
ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago
Chef de Cuisine
Betula - Aspen , CO
Chef de Cuisine. Full time. Long-term position. Please send your resume to laurent@betulaaspen.com recblid 1zhk5n7jwi37lg0kbwxg7dfcpr7su4
Recruitology - 23 days ago
Commis Chef
Bethany Home Inc - Waupaca , WI
Bethany Home has exciting opportunity for cooks. We have a culture of flexibility of working for an employer that has a compassionate environment. Our commitment to our residents is what inspires us ...
JobGet - 89 days ago
Station Chef
Bethany Home Inc - Waupaca , WI
Bethany Home has exciting opportunity for cooks. We have a culture of flexibility of working for an employer that has a compassionate environment. Our commitment to our residents is what inspires us ...
JobGet - 89 days ago
Head Cook/Chef
NU3S - Jamaica , NY
Proficient experience as a cook or chef, with demonstrated leadership in a kitchen environment. * ServSafe food handling certification * Strong knowledge of various cooking techniques and ingredients
ZipRecruiter - 4 days ago
Sushi Chef
Ebisu sushi and thai - Leesburg , VA
Ebisu Sushi and Thai is seeking a talented Sushi Chef to join our team at our in-person location. If you have a passion for creating beautiful and delicious dishes, we want to hear from you! Job ...
iHire - 16 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chef in the United States. The base salary for Chef ranges from $46,030 to $61,758 with the average base salary of $52,961. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,423 to $62,572 with the average total cash compensation of $53,481.

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