Executive Chef Salary
Average Executive Chef Salary
$59,416yearly
How much does an Executive Chef make?
Executive chefs make $59,416 per year on average, or $28.57 per hour, in the United States. Executive chefs on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $40,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $87,000.
Location impacts how much an executive chef can expect to make. Executive chefs make the most in Hawaii, California, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Delaware.
Highest Paying States For Executive Chefs
The darker areas on the map show where executive chefs earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
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Executive Chef average salary by State
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $69,572 | $33.45 | 1,103 |
| 2 | Nevada | $68,037 | $32.71 | 246 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $71,960 | $34.60 | 814 |
| 4 | Delaware | $68,673 | $33.02 | 133 |
| 5 | Vermont | $66,440 | $31.94 | 92 |
| 6 | Washington | $66,492 | $31.97 | 894 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $68,299 | $32.84 | 112 |
| 8 | Hawaii | $79,287 | $38.12 | 66 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $63,137 | $30.35 | 1,017 |
| 10 | Illinois | $61,401 | $29.52 | 1,390 |
| 11 | Texas | $58,441 | $28.10 | 2,521 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $58,094 | $27.93 | 97 |
| 13 | California | $72,275 | $34.75 | 432 |
| 14 | Virginia | $60,188 | $28.94 | 1,128 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $60,679 | $29.17 | 148 |
| 16 | Maryland | $64,324 | $30.93 | 545 |
| 17 | Maine | $60,280 | $28.98 | 112 |
| 18 | West Virginia | $59,316 | $28.52 | 113 |
| 19 | North Carolina | $58,356 | $28.06 | 875 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $69,287 | $33.31 | 71 |
| 21 | Missouri | $56,537 | $27.18 | 583 |
| 22 | Michigan | $57,838 | $27.81 | 645 |
| 23 | Florida | $56,026 | $26.94 | 1,685 |
| 24 | Georgia | $54,989 | $26.44 | 1,081 |
| 25 | Arizona | $52,572 | $25.27 | 806 |
| 26 | Colorado | $53,198 | $25.58 | 816 |
| 27 | Oregon | $59,619 | $28.66 | 52 |
| 28 | Kansas | $55,139 | $26.51 | 255 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $52,267 | $25.13 | 555 |
| 30 | New York | $60,858 | $29.26 | 203 |
| 31 | Ohio | $53,074 | $25.52 | 864 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $55,308 | $26.59 | 150 |
| 33 | New Mexico | $55,685 | $26.77 | 124 |
| 34 | Minnesota | $52,267 | $25.13 | 664 |
| 35 | Indiana | $52,937 | $25.45 | 532 |
| 36 | Alabama | $50,713 | $24.38 | 377 |
| 37 | Connecticut | $49,290 | $23.70 | 384 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $50,401 | $24.23 | 385 |
| 39 | Utah | $44,533 | $21.41 | 418 |
| 40 | Alaska | $44,759 | $21.52 | 103 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $49,532 | $23.81 | 189 |
| 42 | Montana | $44,783 | $21.53 | 153 |
| 43 | Wisconsin | $48,017 | $23.09 | 518 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $46,609 | $22.41 | 254 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $50,526 | $24.29 | 231 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $48,321 | $23.23 | 272 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $33,638 | $16.17 | 77 |
| 48 | Idaho | $45,142 | $21.70 | 151 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $47,035 | $22.61 | 246 |
| 50 | Iowa | $45,389 | $21.82 | 267 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $42,881 | $20.62 | 68 |
Highest Paying Cities For Executive Chefs
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $75,757 | $36.42 |
| 2 | Boston, MA | $69,553 | $33.44 |
| 3 | Washington, DC | $69,347 | $33.34 |
| 4 | Las Vegas, NV | $67,885 | $32.64 |
| 5 | Seattle, WA | $66,827 | $32.13 |
| 6 | Baltimore, MD | $64,584 | $31.05 |
| 7 | Philadelphia, PA | $63,722 | $30.64 |
| 8 | Chicago, IL | $61,621 | $29.63 |
| 9 | New York, NY | $61,084 | $29.37 |
| 10 | Arlington, VA | $60,941 | $29.30 |
| 11 | Portland, ME | $60,732 | $29.20 |
| 12 | Houston, TX | $59,273 | $28.50 |
| 13 | Portland, OR | $59,011 | $28.37 |
| 14 | Miami, FL | $57,860 | $27.82 |
| 15 | Saint Louis, MO | $56,844 | $27.33 |
Here Are The Five Most In Demand Cities Right Now:
Executive Chef Salary Details
What is an Executive Chef's Salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $87,000 | $7,250 | $42 |
| 75th Percentile | $72,000 | $6,000 | $35 |
| Average | $59,416 | $4,951 | $29 |
| 25th Percentile | $48,000 | $4,000 | $23 |
| 10th Percentile | $40,000 | $3,333 | $19 |
Average Salary By Related Titles
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Of House Manager | $41,163 | $3,430 | $19.79 | 221,210 |
| Chef/Kitchen Manager | $49,415 | $4,118 | $23.76 | 38,242 |
| Food And Beverage Supervisor | $38,335 | $3,195 | $18.43 | 61,726 |
| Food Service Coordinator | $32,085 | $2,674 | $15.43 | 79,537 |
| Chef De Cuisine | $51,926 | $4,327 | $24.96 | 18,300 |
| Chef De Partie | $39,938 | $3,328 | $19.20 | 18,913 |
Here are the five companies hiring the most now:
Which Companies Pay Executive Chefs The Most?
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgewater Associates | $118,651 | $57.04 | |
| 2 | RH | $107,299 | $51.59 | 27 |
| 3 | The Osborn | $93,152 | $44.78 | |
| 4 | Neiman Marcus Group | $88,082 | $42.35 | 4 |
| 5 | Stanford University | $86,286 | $41.48 | 20 |
| 6 | Hca Hospital Services Of San Diego | $85,811 | $41.26 | 6 |
| 7 | 2k | $84,378 | $40.57 | 1 |
| 8 | Club | $83,966 | $40.37 | 100 |
| 9 | Sun-Mar | $83,725 | $40.25 | |
| 10 | Norman Regional Health System | $82,594 | $39.71 | |
| 11 | Baptist Health Care | $82,484 | $39.66 | 4 |
| 12 | Cornell University | $82,419 | $39.62 | |
| 13 | St. Jude Children's Research Hospital | $82,159 | $39.50 | 2 |
| 14 | P.F. Chang's China Bistro | $82,067 | $39.46 | |
| 15 | The Next Level | $80,130 | $38.52 | |
| 16 | GPAC | $79,824 | $38.38 | 308 |
| 17 | Memorial Healthcare | $79,024 | $37.99 | |
| 18 | Resorts World Catskills | $78,419 | $37.70 | 2 |
| 19 | Tenet Healthcare | $78,327 | $37.66 | 2 |
| 20 | J.F. Shea Co | $78,208 | $37.60 | 11 |
Executive Chef Salary Trends
Average Executive Chef Salary Over Time
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Executive Chef Salary By Year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $59,400 | $28.57 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | $57,400 | $27.58 | +6.0% |
| 2020 | $53,900 | $25.93 | +5.2% |
| 2019 | $51,100 | $24.59 | +6.0% |
| 2018 | $48,100 | $23.11 | +3.9% |
Recently Added Executive Chef Salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remote In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Executive Chef | Joliet, IL | 07/26/2022 | $90,000 |
| Omni Hotels & Resorts | Executive Chef | Broomfield, CO | 07/26/2022 | $115,000 |
| Sodexo | Catering Executive Chef 1 | New Britain, CT | 07/26/2022 | $60,000 |
| HHS | Executive Chef | Lombard, IL | 07/26/2022 | $60,000 |
| Remote In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Executive Sous Chef | Riverside, MO | 07/26/2022 | $72,000 |
| Gecko Hospitality | Executive Chef | Bozeman, MT | 07/25/2022 | $100,000 |
| La Pecora Bianca-UES | Executive Sous Chef | New York, NY | 07/25/2022 | $85,000 |
| Shark Bar and Kitchen | Sous Chef/Executive Chef | Wrightsville Beach, NC | 07/25/2022 | $33,392 |
| Wonder Careers | Senior Sous Chef/Executive Sous Chef, Research & Development | Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ | 07/25/2022 | $85,000 |
| Affinity Gaming Finance Corp | Executive Chef | Sparks, NV | 07/25/2022 | $75,000 |
Executive Chef Salaries FAQs
What state pays Executive Chefs the most?
Hawaii pays Executive Chefs the most in the United States, with an average salary of $79,287 per year, or $38.12 per hour.
How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as an Executive Chef?
You know if you are being paid fairly as an Executive Chef if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in California you should be paid close to $72,275 per year.
What type of Executive Chef gets paid the most?
Chef Manager gets paid the most. Chef Manager made a median salary of $53,470. The best-paid 10 percent make $65,000, while the lowest-paid 10 percent make $43,000.
What is a good starting salary for an Executive Chef?
A good starting salary for an executive chef is $39,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for an executive chef in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for executive chefs is $57,872, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for an executive chef can vary by state.
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