What is the median salary for Chef in Atlanta?

The median salary for Chef in Atlanta is USD 47,500 - USD 49,316 per year.

How does the Chef salary in Atlanta compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Chef in United States is USD 66,900 - USD 80,000, while in Atlanta it is USD 44,561 - USD 49,062.

Chef Salary in United States

Chef Salary in Atlanta

Based on 678 job listings - Atlanta, United States 2026

-2.9% vs 2025

Average salary

$44,561 - $49,062

Median salary

$47,500 - $49,316

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$16K

25th percentile$19K

Median$48K

75th percentile$65K

90th percentile$80K

50% of professionals earn between $19,000 - $65,464 USD

The median salary is $47,500

Compare with national average

Atlanta

Average salary

44,561 - 49,062

Median salary

47,500 - 49,316

678 job openings

United States

Average salary

66,900 - 80,000

Median salary

66,900 - 80,000

231,766 job openings

Other cities

New York3,415 job openings

Chicago1,668 job openings

Los Angeles1,292 job openings

Dallas1,290 job openings

Las Vegas1,265 job openings

Houston1,254 job openings

Austin1,022 job openings

San Diego898 job openings

Washington644 job openings

Boston619 job openings

Nashville544 job openings

Charlotte536 job openings

Columbus495 job openings

San Antonio481 job openings

Orlando477 job openings

Denver476 job openings

Phoenix465 job openings

Miami450 job openings

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The average salary for a Chef in Atlanta, United States is USD 44,561 - USD 49,062 per year in 2026, based on 678 job listings.

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