What is the median salary for Chef in Boston?

The median salary for Chef in Boston is USD 70,000 - USD 76,000 per year.

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

The national average salary for Chef in United States is USD 59,399 - USD 75,000, while in Boston it is USD 69,760 - USD 79,003.

Chef Salary in United States

Chef Salary in Boston

Based on 459 job listings - Boston, United States 2026

-18% vs 2025

Average salary

$69,760 - $79,003

Median salary

$70,000 - $76,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$24K

25th percentile$36K

Median$70K

75th percentile$85K

90th percentile$114K

50% of professionals earn between $36,075 - $85,000 USD

The median salary is $70,000

Compare with national average

Boston

Average salary

69,760 - 79,003

Median salary

70,000 - 76,000

459 job openings

United States

Average salary

59,399 - 75,000

Median salary

59,399 - 75,000

191,863 job openings

Other cities

New York2,948 job openings

Chicago1,608 job openings

Los Angeles1,236 job openings

Las Vegas1,212 job openings

Atlanta1,148 job openings

Dallas1,080 job openings

Nashville970 job openings

Miami967 job openings

Austin953 job openings

Philadelphia929 job openings

Houston676 job openings

Washington542 job openings

San Diego500 job openings

San Antonio439 job openings

Charlotte399 job openings

Peabody399 job openings

Orlando385 job openings

Denver383 job openings

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The average salary for a Chef in Boston, United States is USD 69,760 - USD 79,003 per year in 2026, based on 459 job listings.

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