What is the hourly salary range of Private Chef?

As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Private Chef in the United States is $38. While Salary.com is seeing that Private Chef salary in the US can go up to $48 or down to $34, but most earn between $36 and $43. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Private Chef in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Private Chef Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Private Chef Salary $34 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Private Chef Salary $36 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Private Chef Salary $38 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Private Chef Salary $43 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Private Chef Salary $48 US April 01, 2025
25% $36 10% $34 90% $48 75% $43 $38 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Kitchen Manager

    3 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Private Chef


    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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38

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Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
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38
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Private Chef in the United States. The average hourly rate for Private Chef ranges from $36 to $43 with the average hourly pay of $38. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $36 to $43 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $38.

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