Certified executive chef demographics and statistics in the US
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Certified executive chef gender statistics
22.6% of certified executive chefs are women and 77.4% of certified executive chefs are men.
- Male, 77.4%
- Female, 22.6%
Certified executive chef gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.4% |
| Female | 22.6% |
Certified executive chef gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,311
Female income
$42,736
Certified executive chef gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in certified executive chef positions over time. Currently, 22.6% of certified executive chefs are female.
Certified executive chef gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.23% | 19.77% |
| 2011 | 80.78% | 19.22% |
| 2012 | 80.90% | 19.10% |
| 2013 | 81.05% | 18.95% |
| 2014 | 79.15% | 20.85% |
| 2015 | 80.88% | 19.12% |
| 2016 | 79.36% | 20.64% |
| 2017 | 79.77% | 20.23% |
| 2018 | 78.61% | 21.39% |
| 2019 | 79.76% | 20.24% |
| 2020 | 77.96% | 22.04% |
| 2021 | 77.42% | 22.58% |
Certified executive chef related jobs gender ratio
We compared certified executive chefs with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corporate executive chef and chef de cuisine have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lunchroom Monitor | 5% | 95% |
| Waiter/Waitress, Captain | 13% | 87% |
| Lunchroom Supervisor | 13% | 87% |
| Certified Executive Chef | 77% | 23% |
| Executive Chef | 88% | 12% |
| Chef De Cuisine | 90% | 10% |
| Corporate Executive Chef | 91% | 9% |
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Certified executive chef demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among certified executive chefs is White, which makes up 60.4% of all certified executive chefs. Comparatively, 12.4% of certified executive chefs are Asian and 11.4% of certified executive chefs are Black or African American.
- White, 60.4%
- Asian, 12.4%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Certified executive chef race
| Certified executive chef race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.4% |
| Asian | 12.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Certified executive chef race and ethnicity over time
See how certified executive chef racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Certified executive chef race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.58% | 12.94% | 9.60% | 8.08% |
| 2011 | 66.73% | 13.51% | 8.99% | 7.77% |
| 2012 | 66.74% | 12.35% | 9.04% | 8.47% |
| 2013 | 67.88% | 12.57% | 8.37% | 7.86% |
| 2014 | 66.52% | 12.17% | 9.46% | 8.52% |
| 2015 | 64.99% | 11.81% | 9.52% | 10.28% |
| 2016 | 66.49% | 11.82% | 9.13% | 8.86% |
| 2017 | 63.42% | 11.38% | 11.05% | 10.70% |
| 2018 | 65.03% | 11.68% | 8.84% | 11.32% |
| 2019 | 64.82% | 11.51% | 10.05% | 10.56% |
| 2020 | 61.65% | 10.78% | 10.40% | 11.29% |
| 2021 | 60.37% | 11.41% | 12.36% | 9.96% |
Certified executive chef wage gap by race
According to our data, white certified executive chefs have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian certified executive chefs have the lowest average salary at $45,616.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,931 |
| White | $48,988 |
| Black or African American | $47,876 |
| Asian | $45,616 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,212 |
Average certified executive chef age
See how the average age of certified executive chefs varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Certified executive chef age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 46.5 |
| Unknown | 38 | 36.5 |
| Asian | 44 | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 43 |
| White | 40 | 41 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40 |
Certified executive chef age breakdown
The average age of certified executive chefs is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the certified executive chef population.
Certified executive chef age breakdown
| Certified Executive Chef Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Certified executive chef educational attainment
The most common degree for certified executive chefs is bachelor's degree, with 44% of certified executive chefs earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 40% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 40%
- Master's, 10%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Certified executive chefs by degree level
| Certified executive chef degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 40% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Certified executive chef wage gap by degree level
According to the data, certified executive chefs with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $51,104 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, certified executive chefs earn a median annual income of $50,292 compared to $45,476 for certified executive chefs with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,476 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,292 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,104 |
Certified executive chef employment statistics
Company size where certified executive chefs work
Below, you can see the size of companies where certified executive chefs work.
Certified executive chef jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 21% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Certified executive chef jobs by industry
The most common industries for certified executive chefs are hospitality, health care and education.
Certified executive chef industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 38% |
| Health Care | 21% |
| Education | 17% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
Certified executive chef turnover and employment statistics
Certified executive chef unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for certified executive chefs between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Certified executive chef unemployment rate by year
| Year | Certified executive chef unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.68% |
| 2011 | 10.91% |
| 2012 | 6.88% |
| 2013 | 7.77% |
| 2014 | 5.16% |
| 2015 | 5.14% |
| 2016 | 4.13% |
| 2017 | 3.91% |
| 2018 | 3.66% |
| 2019 | 3.42% |
| 2020 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | 11.33% |
Average certified executive chef tenure
The average certified executive chef stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 171 certified executive chefs resumes in Zippia's database.
Certified executive chef tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Certified executive chef LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of certified executive chefs that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Catering Assistant | 6.78% | 10,042 |
| Host/Waiter | 7.02% | 73,399 |
| Event Host | 7.29% | 15,092 |
| Food Handler | 7.36% | 171,731 |
| Head Bartender | 7.68% | 34,561 |
| School Lunch Manager | 8.43% | 28,706 |
| Certified Executive Chef | 8.58% | - |
Similar certified executive chef jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Catering Assistant | 6.78% | 10,042 |
| Host/Waiter | 7.02% | 73,399 |
| Event Host | 7.29% | 15,092 |
| Food Handler | 7.36% | 171,731 |
| Head Bartender | 7.68% | 34,561 |
| School Lunch Manager | 8.43% | 28,706 |