What is the median salary for Chef in Cary?

The median salary for Chef in Cary is USD 48,100 - USD 56,905 per year.

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

The national average salary for Chef in United States is USD 74,290 - USD 83,950, while in Cary it is USD 48,100 - USD 56,905.

Chef Salary in United States

Chef Salary in Cary

Based on 149 job listings - Cary, United States 2026

+18.6% vs 2025

Average salary

$48,100 - $56,905

Median salary

$48,100 - $56,905

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$31K

25th percentile$31K

Median$48K

75th percentile$65K

90th percentile$65K

50% of professionals earn between $31,200 - $65,000 USD

The median salary is $48,100

Compare with national average

Cary

Average salary

48,100 - 56,905

Median salary

48,100 - 56,905

149 job openings

United States

Average salary

74,290 - 83,950

Median salary

74,290 - 83,950

329,949 job openings

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Chef

149 job openings in Cary

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The average salary for a Chef in Cary, United States is USD 48,100 - USD 56,905 per year in 2026, based on 149 job listings.

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