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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
- Hour
- Day
- Week
- Month
- Year
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).
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
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