Executive chef salary in United States

The average salary for an Executive Chef is $84,339 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 9.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on July 26, 2026.

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Executive Chef salaries typically range between a low of $59,366 and a high of $119,819 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Executive Chef include Washington, DC at $98,459 per year, Center Valley, PA at $88,874 per year, and Atlanta, GA at $88,606 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Executive Chef include Discovery Land Company ($222,500 per year) and Rolling Hills Country Club ($207,500 per year).