What is the median salary for Chef in Seattle?

The median salary for Chef in Seattle is USD 80,172 - USD 95,014 per year.

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

The national average salary for Chef in United States is USD 70,000 - USD 80,425, while in Seattle it is USD 78,377 - USD 96,690.

Chef Salary in United States

Chef Salary in Seattle

Based on 544 job listings - Seattle, United States 2026

Average salary

$78,377 - $96,690

Median salary

$80,172 - $95,014

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$48K

25th percentile$53K

Median$80K

75th percentile$91K

90th percentile$133K

50% of professionals earn between $52,845 - $91,250 USD

The median salary is $80,172

Compare with national average

Seattle

Average salary

78,377 - 96,690

Median salary

80,172 - 95,014

544 job openings

United States

Average salary

70,000 - 80,425

Median salary

70,000 - 80,425

273,398 job openings

Other cities

New York3,483 job openings

Chicago1,915 job openings

Las Vegas1,508 job openings

Houston1,485 job openings

Atlanta1,480 job openings

Dallas1,059 job openings

Austin1,035 job openings

Washington1,014 job openings

Los Angeles988 job openings

Boston922 job openings

Nashville864 job openings

Columbus819 job openings

Charlotte790 job openings

Denver737 job openings

Orlando731 job openings

Phoenix701 job openings

San Diego698 job openings

San Antonio695 job openings

Miami659 job openings

Tampa589 job openings

Jacksonville567 job openings

Charleston566 job openings

Indianapolis566 job openings

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The average salary for a Chef in Seattle, United States is USD 78,377 - USD 96,690 per year in 2026, based on 544 job listings.

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