How much does a Pastry Chef earn in United States?

The estimated salary for Pastry Chef in United States ranges from USD 70,000 to USD 87,500 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 2,816 job listings

Salary Guide

Pastry Chef Salary in United States

Based on 2,816 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$70,000 - $87,500

Median salary

$70,000 - $87,500

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$50K

25th percentile$62K

Median$70K

75th percentile$88K

90th percentile$101K

50% of professionals earn between $62,000 - $87,500 USD

The median salary is $70,000

Top cities

Kapolei161 job openings

Charlotte133 job openings

New York125 job openings

Atlanta60 job openings

Chicago52 job openings

Miami52 job openings

Las Vegas42 job openings

Washington32 job openings

Los Angeles30 job openings

Dallas26 job openings

Nashville25 job openings

San Francisco20 job openings

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Pastry Chef

2,816 job openings

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The average salary for a Pastry Chef in United States is USD 70,000 - USD 87,500 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 78,750 per year, based on 2,816 active job listings.

The cities with the most Pastry Chef job opportunities in United States are Kapolei, Charlotte, New York, Atlanta, Chicago. Kapolei leads with 161 job openings.

Explore 2,816 Pastry Chef job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.