50% of professionals earn between $60,000 - $90,000 USD
The median salary is $78,007
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The average salary for a Executive Chef in United States is USD 78,007 - USD 90,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 84,004 per year, based on 18,152 active job listings.
The cities with the most Executive Chef job opportunities in United States are New York, Washington, Boston, Dallas, Las Vegas. New York leads with 622 job openings.
Leading employers for Executive Chef roles in United States include Great Wolf Lodge, Gecko Hospitality, ASM Global, Sbcos, AEG Presents.
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