Chef salary in Salinas, CA

How much does a Chef make in Salinas, CA?

Median base salary

Government data

$72,440

Median $72,440
Low $40,150High $111,730

Based on 360 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Salinas, CA (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$40,150
25th percentile
$59,190
75th percentile
$91,380
90th percentile
$111,730

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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.

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