Head Chef Salary in Chicago, IL

How Much Does a Head Chef Make in Chicago, IL?

The average base salary for a Head Chef in Chicago, IL is $5,011.25 a month or $60,135 per year, according to the most recent data averaged from ZipRecruiter, Indeed and Glassdoor.

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Average Head Chef Base Salary:

What can I earn as Head Chef? Your salary is $0.00 on the US national average.
$28.91
Market Average $28.91
Your salary $28.91
$10.00 $20.00 $40.00

High-Paying Cities for Head Chefs

City Avg Salary Avg Hourly Wage
Chicago, IL $60,135 $28.91
Los Angeles, CA $81,149 $39.01
Miami, FL $71,677 $34.46
NYC, NY $83,631 $40.21
Job title:
  • Head Chef
  • Assistant Restaurant Manager
  • Baker
  • Barback
  • Barista
  • Bartender
  • Busser
  • Cashier
  • Chef
  • Concierge
  • Cook
  • Director of Restaurant Operations
  • Dishwasher
  • Event Coordinator
  • Event Manager
  • Event Planner
  • Executive Chef
  • Fast-Food Worker
  • Fine Dining Server
  • Food Runner
  • Host/Hostess
  • Hotel General Manager
  • Hotel Manager
  • Housekeeper
  • Kitchen Manager
  • Line Cook
  • Pastry Chef
  • Porter
  • Prep Cook
  • Private Chef
  • Receptionist
  • Restaurant Consultant
  • Restaurant Manager
  • Server
  • Sommelier
  • Sous Chef
  • Sushi Chef
  • Valet
  • Waiter/Waitress
Salary:
  • Chicago, IL
  • Average US
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Miami, FL
  • NYC, NY
Growth
N/A
Avg. Salary
$60,135

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