What is the median salary for Chef in Nashville?

The median salary for Chef in Nashville is USD 85,000 - USD 106,000 per year.

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

The national average salary for Chef in United States is USD 70,000 - USD 84,941, while in Nashville it is USD 89,326 - USD 107,970.

Chef salary in United States

Chef salary in Nashville

Based on 92 job listings - Nashville, United States 2026

Average salary

$89,326 - $107,970

Median salary

$85,000 - $106,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$65K

25th percentile$68K

Median$85K

75th percentile$111K

90th percentile$122K

50% of professionals earn between $67,500 - $111,153 USD

The median salary is $85,000

Compare with national average

Nashville

Average salary

89,326 - 107,970

Median salary

85,000 - 106,000

92 job openings

United States

Average salary

70,000 - 84,941

Median salary

70,000 - 84,941

41,581 job openings

Other cities

New York648 job openings

Washington323 job openings

Los Angeles284 job openings

Chicago269 job openings

Atlanta267 job openings

Las Vegas231 job openings

Miami217 job openings

Dallas213 job openings

San Francisco202 job openings

San Diego104 job openings

Columbus92 job openings

Boston87 job openings

Philadelphia87 job openings

Houston80 job openings

Austin76 job openings

Pittsburgh72 job openings

Baltimore71 job openings

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The average salary for a Chef in Nashville, United States is USD 89,326 - USD 107,970 per year in 2026, based on 92 job listings.

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