50% of professionals earn between $69,095 - $95,000 USD
The median salary is $80,000
The average salary for a Executive Chef in United States is USD 79,139 - USD 91,158 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 86,199 per year, based on 3,081 active job listings.
The cities with the most Executive Chef job opportunities in United States are Washington, New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Dallas. Washington leads with 68 job openings.
Leading employers for Executive Chef roles in United States include Sodexo, Compass Healthcare, Eurest USA, Compass Group USA, Marriott International.
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