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Executive chef salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Executive Chef make in the United States?

Average base salary

$84,290
Average $84,290
Low $59,092
High $120,232

The average salary for a executive chef is $84,290 per year in the United States. 9.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Executive Chef job openings in United States

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Executive Chef
Virginia Beach, VA
Full-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Executive Chef in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Discovery Land Company
 
$222,500per year
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Rolling Hills Country Club
 
$207,500per year
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Huntington Crescent Club
 
$187,500per year
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Rainbow Room
 
$187,500per year
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Woodmont Country Club
 
$187,500per year
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Salamander Middleburg
 
$182,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Executive Chefs near United States

  1. Washington, DC
    $99,307 per year
  2. Center Valley, PA
    $88,532 per year
  3. Atlanta, GA
    $88,465 per year
  4. Memphis, TN
    $83,397 per year
  5. Fullerton, CA
    $83,287 per year

Where can an Executive Chef earn more?

Compare salaries for Executive Chefs in different locations
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