Catering chef: Average Salary in Chicago, IL, 2026

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How much does a Catering chef make in Chicago, IL?

$56,060/ Annual
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The average Catering chef in Chicago, IL is $56,060 per year or $28.37 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $38,610 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $75,000 per year.

Median$56,060

Low$38,610

High$75,000

Catering chef: Average Salary in United States of America

Nevada$70,000

Hawaii$70,000

California$67,779

New York$67,121

Massachusetts$62,121

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