50% of professionals earn between $64,750 - $95,000 USD
The median salary is $77,500
The average salary for a Executive Chef in United States is USD 77,500 - USD 95,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 86,250 per year, based on 4,925 active job listings.
The cities with the most Executive Chef job opportunities in United States are New York, Washington, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas. New York leads with 142 job openings.
Leading employers for Executive Chef roles in United States include Central Market, Compass Group USA, Compass Healthcare, Eurest USA, Flik Hospitality Group.
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