Whole Foods Market chef salary

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Average Whole Foods Market chef salary

$36,387yearly

$22.51 hourly rate

Entry-level Whole Foods Market chef salary

$29,000 yearly

Updated April 5, 2024

How much does Whole Foods Market pay chefs?

The average salary for Whole Foods Market chefs is $36,387 per year. Whole Foods Market chef salaries range between $29,000 to $44,000 per year. Whole Foods Market chefs earn 22% less than the national average salary for chefs of $46,824.

Location impacts how much a chef at Whole Foods Market can expect to make. Chefs at Whole Foods Market make the most in Kailua, HI, Princeton, NJ, and Seattle, WA.

How much does Whole Foods Market pay chefs by location?

Whole Foods Market pays chefs the most in Kailua, HI, Princeton, NJ, and Seattle, WA. Additionally, cities like Rowe and Washington also report highly competitive salaries for chefs at Whole Foods Market.

Chef Whole Foods Market salary by location

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Kailua, HI	$48,682	$23.40
2	Princeton, NJ	$47,326	$22.75
3	Seattle, WA	$45,076	$21.67
4	Rowe, MA	$40,492	$19.47
5	Washington, DC	$38,673	$18.59
6	Austin, TX	$38,364	$18.44
7	Roswell, GA	$38,148	$18.34
8	Malibu, CA	$37,791	$18.17
9	Chicago, IL	$37,699	$18.12
10	Kane, PA	$37,508	$18.03

Highest-paid Whole Foods Market chefs by job level

Rank	Job title	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Executive Chef	$49,900	$24	-
2	Corporate Executive Chef	$47,264	$23	-
3	Chef Instructor	$38,092	$18	-
4	Chef De Cuisine	$37,893	$18	-
5	Sous Chef	$36,636	$18	-
6	Private Chef	$36,264	$17	-
7	Culinary Chef	$35,766	$17	-
8	Chef Manager	$35,737	$17	-
9	Head Chef	$35,499	$17	-
10	Sushi Chef	$35,300	$17	-

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Chef salary at Whole Foods Market competitors

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Wegmans Food Markets	$47,854	$23	30
2	Trader Joe's	$46,445	$22	-
3	The Fresh Market	$45,806	$22	-
4	ShopRite Supermarkets Inc.	$43,992	$21	-
5	Panera Bread	$42,381	$20	4
6	Kroger	$40,372	$19	10
7	Publix	$39,335	$19	-
8	Albertsons Companies	$39,041	$19	7
9	Nordstrom	$37,744	$18	23
10	Rite Aid	$37,195	$18	-
11	Kohl's	$36,302	$17	-
12	Sprouts Farmers Market	$35,941	$17	-
13	Costco Wholesale	$35,775	$17	-
14	Vudu	$35,332	$17	-
15	Staples	$35,175	$17	-
16	Tractor Supply	$34,892	$17	-
17	Target	$34,003	$16	-
18	BJ's Wholesale Club	$33,258	$16	-
19	Toys"R"Us	$32,911	$16	-
20	Walgreens	$32,412	$16	-

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