Corporate Executive Chef Salary in Chicago, IL

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Corporate Executive Chef in Chicago, IL is $104,559. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $91,426 to $120,185, with most professionals earning between $79,469 and $134,412.

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Provide necessary staff development and training to all dining staff to ensure meals are prepared and service in accordance with established policies and procedures.

January 14, 2023

Assist in the selection and development of new recipes and preparation methods as well as standardized production recipes and portion specifications in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, product specifications, and established procedures and budgetary constraints.

March 14, 2023

Attend food shows and represent CFG at industry events.

March 19, 2023

Support R&D team by developing and validating cooking instructions.

May 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Corporate Executive Chef in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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120185

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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125307

107525

What is the average salary for Corporate Executive Chef in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Corporate Executive Chef in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Corporate Executive Chef ranges from $91,426 to $120,185 with the average base salary of $104,559. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $93,711 to $125,307 with the average total cash compensation of $107,525.

View Average Salary for Corporate Executive Chef as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$104,559	$91,426 - $120,185
Bonus	$2,966	$2,285 - $5,122
Total Pay	$107,525	$93,711 - $125,307

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Corporate Executive Chef Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,426 - $120,185	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,426 - $120,185	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,320 - $120,046	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,390 - $120,139	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,390 - $120,139	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,515 - $117,673	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

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