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Executive chef salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does an Executive Chef make in the United States?

Average base salary

$84,016
Average $84,016
Low $59,082
High $119,472

The average salary for a executive chef is $84,016 per year in the United States. 9.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).

Executive Chef job openings in United States

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Executive Chef
CCL Hospitality Group5out of 5 stars.
Greenbrae, CA
$105,000 - $115,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Executive Chef in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Discovery Land Company
 
$222,500per year
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Rolling Hills Country Club
 
$207,500per year
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Huntington Crescent Club
 
$187,500per year
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Rainbow Room
 
$187,500per year
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Woodmont Country Club
 
$187,500per year
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Salamander Middleburg
 
$182,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Executive Chefs near United States

  1. Newport, RI
    $108,998 per year
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $102,741 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $98,748 per year
  4. San Diego, CA
    $95,032 per year
  5. Seattle, WA
    $91,043 per year

Where can an Executive Chef earn more?

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Senior Executive Chef

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Average $95,344 per year