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Sous chef salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$64,558
Average $64,558
Low $48,822
High $85,365

The average salary for a sous chef is $64,558 per year in the United States. 18.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Sous Chef job openings in United States

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Lead Line Cook/Sous Chef
Dockside Grill on Sequim Bay
Sequim, WA
$20 - $30 an hour
Full-time
3 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Sous Chef in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Riviera Dining Group
 
$176,800per year
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The Fifty/50 Restaurant Group
 
$132,080per year
The Vintage Club
 
$130,000per year
Wimmer Solutions
 
$119,600per year
Turtle Bay Resort
 
$115,000per year
Larchmont Yacht Club
 
$112,500per year

Highest paying cities for Sous Chefs near United States

  1. Boston, MA
    $77,153 per year
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $75,010 per year
  3. Seattle, WA
    $71,328 per year
  4. Las Vegas, NV
    $65,038 per year
  5. Scottsdale, AZ
    $64,849 per year

Where can a Sous Chef earn more?

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