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Executive chef salary in New York, NY (Updated 2026)

How much does an Executive Chef make in New York, NY?

Average base salary

$113,327
34%
above national average
Average $113,327
Low $82,616
High $155,455

The average salary for a executive chef is $113,327 per year in New York, NY. 250 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 18, 2026).

Executive Chef job openings in New York, NY

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Executive Chef
Metz Culinary Management2.7out of 5 stars.
New York, NY
$80,000 - $85,000 a year
Full-time
5 days ago

Highest paying companies for Executive Chef in New York, NY

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Rosewood Hotel Group
 
$192,500per year
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Rainbow Room
 
$187,500per year
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Coeur d'Alene Resort
 
$175,000per year
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Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
 
$167,500per year
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Career Group Companies
 
$160,000per year
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Rosa Mexicano
 
$152,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Executive Chefs near New York, NY

  1. Lawrence, NY
    $114,383 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $113,327 per year
  3. Brooklyn, NY
    $100,697 per year
  4. Hicksville, NY
    $99,504 per year
  5. Manhattan, NY
    $90,072 per year

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Senior Executive Chef

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Average $96,092 per year