What is the median salary for Chef in Chicago?

The median salary for Chef in Chicago is USD 75,000 - USD 85,000 per year.

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

The national average salary for Chef in United States is USD 70,000 - USD 82,375, while in Chicago it is USD 80,218 - USD 96,942.

Chef salary in United States

Chef salary in Chicago

Based on 187 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$80,218 - $96,942

Median salary

$75,000 - $85,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$55K

25th percentile$70K

Median$75K

75th percentile$95K

90th percentile$114K

50% of professionals earn between $70,000 - $95,000 USD

The median salary is $75,000

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

80,218 - 96,942

Median salary

75,000 - 85,000

187 job openings

United States

Average salary

70,000 - 82,375

Median salary

70,000 - 82,375

42,288 job openings

Other cities

New York669 job openings

Washington338 job openings

Los Angeles297 job openings

Atlanta275 job openings

Las Vegas249 job openings

San Francisco220 job openings

Dallas218 job openings

Miami210 job openings

Boston193 job openings

Nashville176 job openings

San Diego114 job openings

Columbus91 job openings

Philadelphia88 job openings

Houston78 job openings

Charlotte72 job openings

Pittsburgh72 job openings

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The average salary for a Chef in Chicago, United States is USD 80,218 - USD 96,942 per year in 2026, based on 187 job listings.

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