Chef salary in Santa Maria Santa Barbara, CA

How much does a Chef make in Santa Maria Santa Barbara, CA?

Median base salary

Government data

$65,060

Median $65,060
Low $38,280High $100,880

Based on 520 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$38,280
25th percentile
$45,520
75th percentile
$80,400
90th percentile
$100,880

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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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