What is the median salary for Chef in Indianapolis?

The median salary for Chef in Indianapolis is USD 80,000 - USD 87,500 per year.

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

The national average salary for Chef in United States is USD 72,450 - USD 85,000, while in Indianapolis it is USD 80,618 - USD 88,675.

Chef Salary in United States

Chef Salary in Indianapolis

Based on 552 job listings - Indianapolis, United States 2026

Average salary

$80,618 - $88,675

Median salary

$80,000 - $87,500

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$56K

25th percentile$73K

Median$80K

75th percentile$95K

90th percentile$100K

50% of professionals earn between $72,750 - $95,000 USD

The median salary is $80,000

Compare with national average

Indianapolis

Average salary

80,618 - 88,675

Median salary

80,000 - 87,500

552 job openings

United States

Average salary

72,450 - 85,000

Median salary

72,450 - 85,000

268,744 job openings

Other cities

New York3,500 job openings

Chicago1,948 job openings

Atlanta1,773 job openings

Las Vegas1,684 job openings

Dallas1,640 job openings

Houston1,520 job openings

Boston1,220 job openings

Madison1,140 job openings

Austin1,036 job openings

Washington1,014 job openings

Los Angeles964 job openings

Nashville830 job openings

Charlotte800 job openings

Columbus762 job openings

Denver759 job openings

Orlando743 job openings

Miami733 job openings

San Diego716 job openings

San Antonio695 job openings

Phoenix675 job openings

Detroit584 job openings

Philadelphia566 job openings

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The average salary for a Chef in Indianapolis, United States is USD 80,618 - USD 88,675 per year in 2026, based on 552 job listings.

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