50% of professionals earn between $62,000 - $80,500 USD
The median salary is $70,865
The average salary for a Chef in United States is USD 70,865 - USD 80,500 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 75,683 per year, based on 513,217 active job listings.
The cities with the most Chef job opportunities in United States are New York, Houston, Dallas, Phoenix, Brooklyn. New York leads with 8,365 job openings.
Explore 513,217 Chef job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.
