Chef salary in United States

Based on 20,354 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$73,380 - $90,735

Median salary

$70,000 - $81,390

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$15K

25th percentile$60K

Median$70K

75th percentile$90K

90th percentile$115K

50% of professionals earn between $60,000 - $90,000 USD

The median salary is $70,000

Top cities

New York351 job openings

Washington234 job openings

Atlanta200 job openings

Los Angeles169 job openings

Chicago168 job openings

San Francisco145 job openings

Miami137 job openings

Dallas134 job openings

Nashville112 job openings

Boston110 job openings

Las Vegas105 job openings

San Diego83 job openings

Milwaukee58 job openings

Philadelphia55 job openings

Seattle47 job openings

Charlotte46 job openings

Austin44 job openings

Denver44 job openings

Top companies hiring

Marriott International47

Compass Healthcare25

Compass Group USA19

Mitchells & Butlers PLC19

Bon Appétit Management Company17

Flik Hospitality Group17

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Chef

20,354 job openings

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The average salary for a Chef in United States is USD 73,380 - USD 90,735 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 75,695 per year, based on 20,354 active job listings.

The cities with the most Chef job opportunities in United States are New York, Washington, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago. New York leads with 351 job openings.

Leading employers for Chef roles in United States include Marriott International, Eurest USA, Compass Healthcare, Sodexo, Compass Group USA.

Explore 20,354 Chef job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.