50% of professionals earn between $62,377 - $85,000 USD
The median salary is $71,000
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The average salary for a Chef in United States is USD 71,000 - USD 85,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 78,000 per year, based on 299,034 active job listings.
The cities with the most Chef job opportunities in United States are New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Boston, Dallas. New York leads with 4,141 job openings.
Leading employers for Chef roles in United States include Gecko Hospitality, Citarella, Hospitality Ventures Management Group, Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures, NANA Management Services.
Explore 299,034 Chef job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.