What is the median salary for Chef in Houston?

The median salary for Chef in Houston is USD 57,158 - USD 60,658 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 59,631 - USD 75,000, while in Houston it is USD 53,040 - USD 56,762.

Chef Salary in United States

Chef Salary in Houston

Based on 361 job listings - Houston, United States 2026

-17.9% vs 2025

Average salary

$53,040 - $56,762

Median salary

$57,158 - $60,658

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$16K

25th percentile$18K

Median$57K

75th percentile$85K

90th percentile$85K

50% of professionals earn between $18,000 - $85,000 USD

The median salary is $57,158

Compare with national average

Houston

Average salary

53,040 - 56,762

Median salary

57,158 - 60,658

361 job openings

United States

Average salary

59,631 - 75,000

Median salary

59,631 - 75,000

193,308 job openings

Other cities

New York2,949 job openings

Chicago1,606 job openings

Los Angeles1,242 job openings

Las Vegas1,216 job openings

Atlanta1,146 job openings

Dallas1,077 job openings

Nashville971 job openings

Miami965 job openings

Austin955 job openings

Philadelphia929 job openings

Washington546 job openings

San Diego499 job openings

Boston445 job openings

San Antonio438 job openings

Peabody400 job openings

Charlotte397 job openings

Orlando385 job openings

Denver384 job openings

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The average salary for a Chef in Houston, United States is USD 53,040 - USD 56,762 per year in 2026, based on 361 job listings.

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