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Executive chef salary in Houston, TX (Updated 2026)

How much does an Executive Chef make in Houston, TX?

Average base salary

$85,523
same
as national average
Average $85,523
Low $59,541
High $122,843

The average salary for a executive chef is $85,523 per year in Houston, TX. 84 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Executive Chef job openings in Houston, TX

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EXECUTIVE CHEF - KIPP Houston,...
Chartwells K123out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Executive Chef in Houston, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Dnata
 
$125,000per year
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Harry's Pizzeria
 
$112,500per year
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TAG Restaurant Group
 
$107,500per year
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The Chef Agency
 
$105,556per year
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HOUSTON FOOD BANK
 
$103,964per year
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The Henry
 
$103,214per year
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Highest paying cities for Executive Chefs near Houston, TX

  1. Dallas, TX
    $90,096 per year
  2. San Antonio, TX
    $86,960 per year
  3. Plano, TX
    $86,070 per year
  4. Houston, TX
    $85,523 per year
  5. Fort Worth, TX
    $83,664 per year

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Senior Executive Chef

Job openings
Average $97,856 per year