What is the median salary for Chef in Chicago?

The median salary for Chef in Chicago is USD 70,000 - USD 80,000 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 80,000, while in Chicago it is USD 68,129 - USD 81,319.

Which companies hire the most Chef professionals in Chicago?

Top companies hiring Chef in Chicago include emergemarket.com, Detroit Foundation Hotel, Four Corner.

Chef Salary in United States

Chef Salary in Chicago

Based on 1,742 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$68,129 - $81,319

Median salary

$70,000 - $80,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$24K

25th percentile$52K

Median$70K

75th percentile$80K

90th percentile$95K

50% of professionals earn between $52,158 - $80,000 USD

The median salary is $70,000

Other cities

New York4,579 job openings

Dallas1,521 job openings

Austin1,448 job openings

Houston1,370 job openings

Las Vegas1,341 job openings

Los Angeles1,254 job openings

Washington1,230 job openings

Boston1,227 job openings

Nashville1,208 job openings

Atlanta1,200 job openings

Columbus1,100 job openings

Charlotte1,068 job openings

Denver1,068 job openings

Orlando1,006 job openings

San Antonio968 job openings

Phoenix967 job openings

San Diego925 job openings

Tampa838 job openings

Kansas City831 job openings

Jacksonville814 job openings

Seattle807 job openings

Charleston783 job openings

Indianapolis781 job openings

Florida763 job openings

Columbia728 job openings

Doral680 job openings

Raleigh630 job openings

Top companies hiring

emergemarket.com6

Detroit Foundation Hotel3

Four Corner1

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The average salary for a Chef in Chicago, United States is USD 68,129 - USD 81,319 per year in 2026, based on 1,742 job listings.

Leading employers for Chef roles in United States include emergemarket.com, Detroit Foundation Hotel, Four Corner.

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