Chef salary in United States
How much does a Chef make in the United States?
Average base salary
$18.36
Average $18.36
Low $10.65
High $31.64
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a chef is $18.36 per hour in the United States. 10.3k salaries reported, updated at November 29, 2023
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Top companies for Chefs in United States
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Highest paying cities for Chefs near United States
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Most common benefits for Chefs
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Commuter assistance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Food provided
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 12,919 ratings45% of Chefs in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Line Cook
Job openingsAverage $17.32 per hour
Kitchen Team Member
Job openingsAverage $14.81 per hour
Pastry Cook
Job openingsAverage $18.85 per hour
Executive Chef
Job openingsAverage $77,771 per year
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Common questions about salaries for a Chef
How much do similar professions to chef get paid?
Check the below Indeed career pages for the detailed pay ranges for the similar professions to chef here:
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How can I know if I am being paid fairly as a chef?
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