What is the median salary for Chef in Chicago?

The median salary for Chef in Chicago is USD 72,000 - 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 84,000, while in Chicago it is USD 78,107 - USD 97,622.

Chef Salary in United States

Chef Salary in Chicago

Based on 558 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$78,107 - $97,622

Median salary

$72,000 - $85,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$49K

25th percentile$64K

Median$72K

75th percentile$90K

90th percentile$103K

50% of professionals earn between $63,750 - $89,974 USD

The median salary is $72,000

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

78,107 - 97,622

Median salary

72,000 - 85,000

558 job openings

United States

Average salary

70,000 - 84,000

Median salary

70,000 - 84,000

332,953 job openings

Other cities

Madison8,977 job openings

New York3,603 job openings

Nashville2,570 job openings

Las Vegas2,046 job openings

Atlanta1,860 job openings

Huntsville1,797 job openings

Los Angeles1,686 job openings

Houston1,656 job openings

Dallas984 job openings

San Antonio851 job openings

Washington830 job openings

Wilmington827 job openings

Denver805 job openings

Austin798 job openings

Charlotte795 job openings

Phoenix794 job openings

Philadelphia761 job openings

Boston757 job openings

Orlando750 job openings

Columbus742 job openings

Hutchinson720 job openings

Miami715 job openings

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The average salary for a Chef in Chicago, United States is USD 78,107 - USD 97,622 per year in 2026, based on 558 job listings.

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