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Private chef salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Private Chef make in the United States?

Average base salary

$29.93
Average $29.93
Low $16.23
High $55.17

The average salary for a private chef is $29.93 per hour in the United States. 523 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 19, 2026).

Private Chef job openings in United States

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Private Chef - Phoneix/Scottsd...
Prep and Palate
Phoenix, AZ
$23 - $35 an hour
Full-time
3 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Private Chef in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
On Target Staffing
 
$225,000per year
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Town + Country Resources
 
$157,500per year
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MAHLER ENTERPRISES, INC
 
$146,071per year
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CBM Holdings LLC
 
$138,222per year
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The Wonderful Company LLC
 
$127,500per year
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The Chef Agency
 
$127,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Private Chefs near United States

  1. Houston, TX
    $57.88 per hour
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $54.21 per hour
  3. New York, NY
    $49.22 per hour
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $42.31 per hour
  5. Las Vegas, NV
    $35.36 per hour

Where can a Private Chef earn more?

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