What is the median salary for Chef in Houston?

The median salary for Chef in Houston is USD 49,316 - USD 50,658 per year.

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

The national average salary for Chef in United States is USD 66,900 - USD 80,000, while in Houston it is USD 52,402 - USD 57,402.

Chef Salary in United States

Chef Salary in Houston

Based on 633 job listings - Houston, United States 2026

-2.9% vs 2025

Average salary

$52,402 - $57,402

Median salary

$49,316 - $50,658

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$17K

25th percentile$18K

Median$49K

75th percentile$75K

90th percentile$95K

50% of professionals earn between $18,000 - $75,000 USD

The median salary is $49,316

Compare with national average

Houston

Average salary

52,402 - 57,402

Median salary

49,316 - 50,658

633 job openings

United States

Average salary

66,900 - 80,000

Median salary

66,900 - 80,000

231,766 job openings

Other cities

New York3,415 job openings

Chicago1,668 job openings

Los Angeles1,292 job openings

Dallas1,290 job openings

Atlanta1,278 job openings

Las Vegas1,265 job openings

Austin1,022 job openings

San Diego898 job openings

Washington644 job openings

Boston619 job openings

Nashville544 job openings

Charlotte536 job openings

Columbus495 job openings

San Antonio481 job openings

Orlando477 job openings

Denver476 job openings

Phoenix465 job openings

Miami450 job openings

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The average salary for a Chef in Houston, United States is USD 52,402 - USD 57,402 per year in 2026, based on 633 job listings.

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