Chef salary in United States

Based on 19,925 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$73,226 - $88,847

Median salary

$70,000 - $80,487

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$15K

25th percentile$60K

Median$70K

75th percentile$88K

90th percentile$115K

50% of professionals earn between $60,000 - $88,427 USD

The median salary is $70,000

Top cities

New York336 job openings

Washington229 job openings

Atlanta192 job openings

Los Angeles163 job openings

Chicago155 job openings

Las Vegas146 job openings

Miami136 job openings

San Francisco135 job openings

Dallas132 job openings

Nashville108 job openings

Boston108 job openings

San Diego77 job openings

Milwaukee58 job openings

Philadelphia54 job openings

Seattle48 job openings

Charlotte43 job openings

Austin42 job openings

Top companies hiring

Marriott International47

Compass Healthcare25

Compass Group USA19

Mitchells & Butlers PLC19

Bon Appétit Management Company17

Flik Hospitality Group17

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Chef

19,925 job openings

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The average salary for a Chef in United States is USD 73,226 - USD 88,847 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 75,244 per year, based on 19,925 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 336 job openings.

Leading employers for Chef roles in United States include Marriott International, Eurest USA, Compass Healthcare, Sodexo, Compass Group USA.

Explore 19,925 Chef job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.