How Much Does a Personal Chef Make in the United States?
The average base salary for a Personal Chef in the United States is a month or $68,493 per year, according to the most recent data averaged from Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter and Salary.com.
Average Personal Chef Base Salary:
The average wage for a Personal Chef is per hour.
Annual Mean Wage of Personal Chefs by State
[Calculated using Talent.com, ZipRecruiter, Salary.com and Glassdoor data]
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Personal Chef Salary in Major US Cities
Annual mean wage
$70,128
Annual mean wage
$79,466
Annual mean wage
$71,727
Annual mean wage
$76,495
[Calculated using ZipRecruiter, Salary.com and Glassdoor data]
High-Paying Cities for Personal Chefs
| City | Avg Salary | Avg Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
| NYC, NY | 79,466 | 38.2 |
| Miami, FL | 70,128 | 33.72 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 76,495 | 36.78 |
| Chicago, IL | 71,727 | 34.48 |
Average Personal Chef Salary by State
Explore the average Personal Chef salary by state.
| State | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $ 58,252 |
| Alaska | $ 73,137 |
| Arizona | $ 63,675 |
| Arkansas | $ 62,344 |
| California | $ 69,708 |
| Colorado | $ 64,020 |
| Connecticut | $ 59,606 |
| Delaware | $ 67,248 |
| Florida | $ 52,322 |
| Georgia | $ 56,580 |
| Hawaii | $ 72,918 |
| Idaho | $ 56,676 |
| Illinois | $ 61,575 |
| Indiana | $ 62,826 |
| Iowa | $ 61,899 |
| Kansas | $ 59,173 |
| Kentucky | $ 60,962 |
| Louisiana | $ 57,961 |
| Maine | $ 66,115 |
| Maryland | $ 64,037 |
| Massachusetts | $ 69,372 |
| Michigan | $ 59,066 |
| Minnesota | $ 58,197 |
| Mississippi | $ 58,253 |
| Missouri | $ 65,427 |
| Montana | $ 61,155 |
| Nebraska | $ 65,139 |
| Nevada | $ 72,168 |
| New Hampshire | $ 66,323 |
| New Jersey | $ 69,842 |
| New Mexico | $ 62,193 |
| New York | $ 66,545 |
| North Carolina | $ 62,635 |
| North Dakota | $ 62,433 |
| Ohio | $ 63,506 |
| Oklahoma | $ 60,574 |
| Oregon | $ 66,638 |
| Pennsylvania | $ 61,955 |
| Rhode Island | $ 72,806 |
| South Carolina | $ 61,908 |
| South Dakota | $ 65,865 |
| Tennessee | $ 59,519 |
| Texas | $ 59,395 |
| Utah | $ 61,059 |
| Vermont | $ 68,812 |
| Virginia | $ 60,520 |
| Washington | $ 65,405 |
| West Virginia | $ 55,267 |
| Wisconsin | $ 58,287 |
| Wyoming | $ 57,573 |
| District of Columbia | $ 78,060 |
How Much Do Similar Careers to Personal Chefs Get Paid?
On average, Personal Chefs in the U.S. make more than regular Chefs but less than Head Chefs and Executive Chefs.
Check the list of job positions below for detailed pay ranges for professions similar to Personal Chefs:
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Chef | |
| Head Chef | |
| Executive Chef |
Labor Laws and Taxes for Personal Chefs
As a Personal Chef, you need to be aware of the minimum wage, tipped wage credit, overtime pay and leave policies in your state.
Check out the guides below or view more labor laws:
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