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Chef: Average Salary in United States of America, 2026

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Salary rate
How much does a Chef make in United States of America?
$56,000/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries
The average Chef in United States of America is $56,000 per year or $28.34 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $35,360 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $72,725 per year.
Median$56,000
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Low$35,360
High$72,725
Chef: Average Salary in United States of America
Nevada$75,000
Hawaii$72,500
California$72,049
New York$70,221
Massachusetts$66,677
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