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Chef salary in United States, 2026
How much does a Chef make in the United States?
Average base salary
$20.43
- Hour
- Day
- Week
- Month
- Year
Average $20.43
Low $11.99
High $34.84
The average salary for a chef is $20.43 per hour in the United States. 9.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Chef in United States
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.Wellness Clinic
$260,000per year
Elite Amenity Management
$234,000per year
Serve the People CHC
$208,000per year
Bobby Van's Steakhouse
$182,000per year
Dirt Dog
$180,000per year
MI VIDA Restaurante
$175,000per year
