50% of professionals earn between $55,000 - $83,625 USD
The median salary is $70,000
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The average salary for a Chef in United States is USD 70,000 - USD 83,625 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 76,813 per year, based on 261,834 active job listings.
The cities with the most Chef job opportunities in United States are New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Houston. New York leads with 3,152 job openings.
Leading employers for Chef roles in United States include Outback Steakhouse, Workstream, Great Wolf Lodge, HIS Inc, Obon Sushi Bar Ramen.
Explore 261,834 Chef job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.