Chef salary in United States

Based on 25,133 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$73,268 - $90,681

Median salary

$70,000 - $81,586

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$15K

25th percentile$60K

Median$70K

75th percentile$90K

90th percentile$115K

50% of professionals earn between $60,000 - $90,000 USD

The median salary is $70,000

Top cities

New York366 job openings

Washington243 job openings

Atlanta202 job openings

Los Angeles183 job openings

Chicago178 job openings

Las Vegas160 job openings

San Francisco150 job openings

Miami147 job openings

Dallas145 job openings

San Diego130 job openings

Boston121 job openings

Nashville115 job openings

Philadelphia64 job openings

Milwaukee58 job openings

Seattle54 job openings

Austin47 job openings

Top companies hiring

Marriott International47

Compass Healthcare24

Compass Group USA19

Mitchells & Butlers PLC19

Bon Appétit Management Company17

Flik Hospitality Group17

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Chef

25,133 job openings

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The average salary for a Chef in United States is USD 73,268 - USD 90,681 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 75,793 per year, based on 25,133 active job listings.

The cities with the most Chef job opportunities in United States are New York, Washington, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago. New York leads with 366 job openings.

Leading employers for Chef roles in United States include Marriott International, Eurest USA, Compass Healthcare, Sodexo, Compass Group USA.

Explore 25,133 Chef job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.