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Head chef salary in United States, 2026
How much does a Head Chef make in the United States?
Average base salary
$66,001
- Hour
- Day
- Week
- Month
- Year
Average $66,001
Low $45,942
High $94,817
The average salary for a head chef is $66,001 per year in the United States. 2.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 29, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Head Chef in United States
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.Riviera Dining Group
$168,333per year
Insight Global
$152,500per year
Comrise
$140,000per year
Cape Cod National Golf Club
$136,500per year
Embers Restaurant
$119,600per year
Patis Bakery
$115,000per year
