50% of professionals earn between $60,000 - $90,000 USD
The median salary is $70,317
The average salary for a Chef in United States is USD 73,667 - USD 91,058 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 76,384 per year, based on 20,055 active job listings.
The cities with the most Chef job opportunities in United States are New York, Washington, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago. New York leads with 339 job openings.
Leading employers for Chef roles in United States include Marriott International, Eurest USA, Compass Healthcare, Sodexo, Compass Group USA.
Explore 20,055 Chef job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.