50% of professionals earn between $60,000 - $86,000 USD
The median salary is $74,000
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The average salary for a Chef in United States is USD 74,000 - USD 86,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 80,000 per year, based on 276,191 active job listings.
The cities with the most Chef job opportunities in United States are New York, Chicago, Las Vegas, Boston, Atlanta. New York leads with 3,674 job openings.
Leading employers for Chef roles in United States include Outback Steakhouse, Gecko Hospitality, Citarella, Workstream, HIS Inc.
Explore 276,191 Chef job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.