What is the median salary for Chef in Los Angeles?

The median salary for Chef in Los Angeles is USD 80,000 - USD 90,000 per year.

How does the Chef salary in Los Angeles compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Chef in United States is USD 71,250 - USD 81,875, while in Los Angeles it is USD 87,034 - USD 102,141.

Chef Salary in United States

Chef Salary in Los Angeles

Based on 1,073 job listings - Los Angeles, United States 2026

Average salary

$87,034 - $102,141

Median salary

$80,000 - $90,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$68K

25th percentile$71K

Median$80K

75th percentile$95K

90th percentile$120K

50% of professionals earn between $71,000 - $95,000 USD

The median salary is $80,000

Compare with national average

Los Angeles

Average salary

87,034 - 102,141

Median salary

80,000 - 90,000

1,073 job openings

United States

Average salary

71,250 - 81,875

Median salary

71,250 - 81,875

290,237 job openings

Other cities

New York3,801 job openings

Chicago2,156 job openings

Atlanta2,026 job openings

Las Vegas1,857 job openings

Dallas1,854 job openings

Austin1,644 job openings

Houston1,639 job openings

Boston1,368 job openings

Washington1,089 job openings

Nashville894 job openings

Denver877 job openings

Charlotte856 job openings

Miami829 job openings

Columbus799 job openings

San Diego783 job openings

Orlando768 job openings

San Antonio762 job openings

Phoenix679 job openings

Tampa661 job openings

Philadelphia622 job openings

Seattle569 job openings

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The average salary for a Chef in Los Angeles, United States is USD 87,034 - USD 102,141 per year in 2026, based on 1,073 job listings.

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