50% of professionals earn between $62,500 - $84,500 USD
The median salary is $72,500
The average salary for a Chef in United States is USD 72,500 - USD 84,500 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 78,500 per year, based on 375,850 active job listings.
The cities with the most Chef job opportunities in United States are New York, Brooklyn, Chicago, Atlanta, Boston. New York leads with 6,070 job openings.
Explore 375,850 Chef job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.
