50% of professionals earn between $60,000 - $87,609 USD
The median salary is $70,000
The average salary for a Chef in United States is USD 72,958 - USD 88,414 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 75,004 per year, based on 19,869 active job listings.
The cities with the most Chef job opportunities in United States are New York, Washington, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago. New York leads with 334 job openings.
Leading employers for Chef roles in United States include Marriott International, Eurest USA, Compass Healthcare, Sodexo, Compass Group USA.
Explore 19,869 Chef job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.