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Sous chef salary in New Jersey (Updated 2026)

How much does a Sous Chef make in New Jersey?

Average base salary

$64,416
same
as national average
Average $64,416
Low $49,821
High $83,286

The average salary for a sous chef is $64,416 per year in New Jersey. 521 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 19, 2026).

Sous Chef job openings in New Jersey

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Sous Chef – Mistral | Princeto...
Mistral & Elements
Princeton, NJ
$55,000 - $65,000 a year
Full-time
9 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Sous Chef in New Jersey

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Wonder
 
$86,548per year
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SPRING LAKE GOLF CLUB
 
$85,000per year
NexDine
 
$82,500per year
Ani Ramen
 
$80,000per year
RIDGEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB
 
$80,000per year
HMSHost by Avolta
 
$78,259per year

Highest paying cities for Sous Chefs near New Jersey

  1. Newark, NJ
    $72,410 per year
  2. Morristown, NJ
    $71,784 per year
  3. Cherry Hill, NJ
    $71,456 per year
  4. Freehold, NJ
    $70,065 per year
  5. Montclair, NJ
    $66,158 per year

Where can a Sous Chef earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Sous Chef get paid in New Jersey?

Assistant Chef

Job openings
Average $19.96 per hour