How much does a Chef make in the United States?
Median base salary
Government data$62,470
Based on 200,040 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.
