Sous chef salary in United States

The average salary for a Sous Chef is $64,872 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 18.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 10, 2026.

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Sous Chef salaries typically range between a low of $49,086 and a high of $85,735 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Sous Chef include Boston, MA at $77,189 per year, Los Angeles, CA at $75,560 per year, and Seattle, WA at $71,011 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Sous Chef include Riviera Dining Group ($176,800 per year) and The Fifty/50 Restaurant Group ($132,080 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Sous Chef salary compares to related positions:

• Assistant Chef: Average $18.96 per hour
• Chef: Average $20.60 per hour
• Entry Level Chef: Average $23.39 per hour
• Head Chef: Average $66,434 per year
• Junior Chef: Average $22.28 per hour