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Chef salary in Los Angeles, CA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Chef make in Los Angeles, CA?

Average base salary

$25.85
26%
above national average
Average $25.85
Low $17.77
High $37.59

The average salary for a chef is $25.85 per hour in Los Angeles, CA. 83 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

Chef job openings in Los Angeles, CA

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Chef
EPIC Healthcare3out of 5 stars.
Los Angeles, CA
$18 - $21 an hour
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Chef in Los Angeles, CA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
JOEY Restaurants
 
$120,000per year
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Zankou Chicken
 
$110,000per year
Specialty Restaurants
 
$108,333per year
Superba Food + Bread
 
$107,500per year
Prime
 
$103,064per year
Schulte Hospitality Group
 
$101,000per year

Highest paying cities for Chefs near Los Angeles, CA

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $33.57 per hour
  2. Sacramento, CA
    $30.24 per hour
  3. Irvine, CA
    $29.86 per hour
  4. Calabasas, CA
    $29.25 per hour
  5. Santa Rosa, CA
    $27.02 per hour

Where can a Chef earn more?

Compare salaries for Chefs in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Chef get paid in Los Angeles, CA?

Assistant Chef

Job openings
Average $29.89 per hour