What is the median salary for Chef in Columbus?

The median salary for Chef in Columbus is USD 70,000 - USD 80,000 per year.

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

The national average salary for Chef in United States is USD 70,000 - USD 84,941, while in Columbus it is USD 70,000 - USD 80,000.

Chef salary in United States

Chef salary in Columbus

Based on 92 job listings - Columbus, United States 2026

Average salary

$70,000 - $80,000

Median salary

$70,000 - $80,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$60K

25th percentile$60K

Median$70K

75th percentile$80K

90th percentile$80K

50% of professionals earn between $60,000 - $80,000 USD

The median salary is $70,000

Compare with national average

Columbus

Average salary

70,000 - 80,000

Median salary

70,000 - 80,000

92 job openings

United States

Average salary

70,000 - 84,941

Median salary

70,000 - 84,941

41,476 job openings

Other cities

New York644 job openings

Washington323 job openings

Los Angeles284 job openings

Chicago267 job openings

Atlanta264 job openings

Las Vegas232 job openings

Miami216 job openings

Dallas211 job openings

San Francisco202 job openings

Nashville166 job openings

San Diego104 job openings

Philadelphia87 job openings

Boston84 job openings

Houston80 job openings

Austin75 job openings

Pittsburgh72 job openings

Baltimore71 job openings

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The average salary for a Chef in Columbus, United States is USD 70,000 - USD 80,000 per year in 2026, based on 92 job listings.

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