Executive Chef Salary in United States
Executive Chef Salary in Chicago
Based on 1,029 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026
+8.4% vs 2025Average salary
$89,576 - $105,030
Median salary
$85,000 - $100,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$60K
25th percentile$77K
Median$85K
75th percentile$95K
90th percentile$140K
50% of professionals earn between $77,250 - $95,000 USD
The median salary is $85,000
Compare with national average
Chicago
Average salary
89,576 - 105,030
Median salary
85,000 - 100,000
1,029 job openings
United States
Average salary
80,189 - 95,000
Median salary
80,189 - 95,000
99,626 job openings
Other cities
New York3,157 job openings
Dallas1,377 job openings
Boston1,203 job openings
Austin1,115 job openings
Atlanta1,086 job openings
Las Vegas890 job openings
Houston871 job openings
Charlotte851 job openings
Nashville823 job openings
Los Angeles808 job openings
San Francisco759 job openings
Denver714 job openings
Phoenix690 job openings
Washington D.c.610 job openings
Scottsdale605 job openings
Orlando555 job openings
Seattle533 job openings
Charleston492 job openings
Kansas City492 job openings
Milwaukee471 job openings
Columbus467 job openings
Louisville464 job openings
Washington434 job openings
San Antonio433 job openings
Brooklyn422 job openings
Tampa390 job openings
San Diego385 job openings
The average salary for a Executive Chef in Chicago, United States is USD 89,576 - USD 105,030 per year in 2026, based on 1,029 job listings.
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