What is the median salary for Executive Chef in Nashville?

The median salary for Executive Chef in Nashville is USD 67,500 - USD 82,500 per year.

How does the Executive Chef salary in Nashville compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Executive Chef in United States is USD 73,550 - USD 90,000, while in Nashville it is USD 67,500 - USD 82,500.

Executive Chef Salary in United States

Executive Chef Salary in Nashville

Based on 68 job listings - Nashville, United States 2026

Average salary

$67,500 - $82,500

Median salary

$67,500 - $82,500

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$65K

25th percentile$65K

Median$68K

75th percentile$70K

90th percentile$70K

50% of professionals earn between $65,000 - $70,000 USD

The median salary is $67,500

Compare with national average

Nashville

Average salary

67,500 - 82,500

Median salary

67,500 - 82,500

68 job openings

United States

Average salary

73,550 - 90,000

Median salary

73,550 - 90,000

13,468 job openings

Other cities

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Peabody289 job openings

Chicago246 job openings

Atlanta219 job openings

Dallas153 job openings

Wilmington152 job openings

Glen Mills122 job openings

Boston113 job openings

Philadelphia113 job openings

Los Angeles112 job openings

Las Vegas93 job openings

Charlotte87 job openings

Washington64 job openings

Denver59 job openings

San Francisco59 job openings

Austin56 job openings

Matthews55 job openings

San Diego54 job openings

Phoenix48 job openings

Baltimore41 job openings

Houston40 job openings

Washington D.c.38 job openings

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The average salary for a Executive Chef in Nashville, United States is USD 67,500 - USD 82,500 per year in 2026, based on 68 job listings.

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