What is the median salary for Chef in Seattle?

The median salary for Chef in Seattle is USD 83,000 - USD 95,000 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 84,375, while in Seattle it is USD 95,400 - USD 112,982.

Chef salary in United States

Chef salary in Seattle

Based on 69 job listings - Seattle, United States 2026

Average salary

$95,400 - $112,982

Median salary

$83,000 - $95,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$76K

25th percentile$81K

Median$83K

75th percentile$98K

90th percentile$141K

50% of professionals earn between $80,625 - $97,500 USD

The median salary is $83,000

Compare with national average

Seattle

Average salary

95,400 - 112,982

Median salary

83,000 - 95,000

69 job openings

United States

Average salary

70,000 - 84,375

Median salary

70,000 - 84,375

42,411 job openings

Other cities

New York667 job openings

Washington329 job openings

Los Angeles295 job openings

Chicago284 job openings

Atlanta280 job openings

Las Vegas241 job openings

Miami220 job openings

Dallas219 job openings

San Francisco211 job openings

Nashville173 job openings

San Diego110 job openings

Boston102 job openings

Columbus93 job openings

Philadelphia86 job openings

Houston83 job openings

Austin74 job openings

Baltimore74 job openings

Pittsburgh71 job openings

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The average salary for a Chef in Seattle, United States is USD 95,400 - USD 112,982 per year in 2026, based on 69 job listings.

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