How Much Does a Sous Chef Make in the United States?
The average base salary for a Sous Chef in the United States is a month or $56,013 per year, according to the most recent data averaged from Salary.com, Indeed and Glassdoor.
Average Sous Chef Base Salary:
The average wage for a Sous Chef is per hour.
Sous Chefs’ compensation is usually salary-based. They rarely receive or share tips with the front-of-the-house staff.
Annual Mean Wage of Sous Chefs by State
[Calculated using Salary.com, Talent.com, Indeed and ZipRecruiter data]
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Sous Chef Salary in Major US Cities
Annual mean wage
$60,151
Annual mean wage
$67,503
Annual mean wage
$58,638
Annual mean wage
$62,954
[Calculated using Salary.com, ZipRecruiter, Indeed, Glassdoor and Talent.com data]
High-Paying Cities for Sous Chefs
| City | Avg Salary | Avg Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
| NYC, NY | 67,503 | 32.45 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 62,954 | 30.27 |
| Chicago, IL | 58,638 | 28.19 |
| Miami, FL | 60,151 | 28.92 |
Average Sous Chef Salary by State
Explore the average Sous Chef salary by state.
| State | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $ 50,790 |
| Alaska | $ 54,924 |
| Arizona | $ 52,153 |
| Arkansas | $ 43,845 |
| California | $ 61,531 |
| Colorado | $ 54,364 |
| Connecticut | $ 51,834 |
| Delaware | $ 53,590 |
| Florida | $ 49,708 |
| Georgia | $ 51,294 |
| Hawaii | $ 58,434 |
| Idaho | $ 51,927 |
| Illinois | $ 54,869 |
| Indiana | $ 51,798 |
| Iowa | $ 49,244 |
| Kansas | $ 48,777 |
| Kentucky | $ 47,945 |
| Louisiana | $ 49,687 |
| Maine | $ 53,525 |
| Maryland | $ 54,498 |
| Massachusetts | $ 59,018 |
| Michigan | $ 48,239 |
| Minnesota | $ 54,106 |
| Mississippi | $ 45,837 |
| Missouri | $ 49,482 |
| Montana | $ 50,155 |
| Nebraska | $ 49,458 |
| Nevada | $ 53,498 |
| New Hampshire | $ 53,831 |
| New Jersey | $ 57,150 |
| New Mexico | $ 51,036 |
| New York | $ 61,386 |
| North Carolina | $ 50,597 |
| North Dakota | $ 52,283 |
| Ohio | $ 51,207 |
| Oklahoma | $ 46,502 |
| Oregon | $ 53,577 |
| Pennsylvania | $ 53,396 |
| Rhode Island | $ 56,038 |
| South Carolina | $ 50,502 |
| South Dakota | $ 49,853 |
| Tennessee | $ 51,086 |
| Texas | $ 54,863 |
| Utah | $ 48,546 |
| Vermont | $ 53,391 |
| Virginia | $ 52,916 |
| Washington | $ 62,578 |
| West Virginia | $ 45,863 |
| Wisconsin | $ 52,516 |
| Wyoming | $ 53,206 |
| District of Columbia | $ 63,015 |
How Much Do Similar Careers to a Sous Chef Get Paid?
Sous Chefs earn more than Prep Cooks and Line Cooks but slightly less than Sushi Chefs.
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Prep Cook | |
| Line Cook | |
| Sushi Chef |
Labor Laws and Taxes for Sous Chefs
As a Sous 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:
- New York Labor Law Guide
- Illinois Labor Law Guide
- California Labor Law Guide
- Florida Labor Law Guide
To easily calculate federal, state and local taxes in your state, use our free Paycheck Calculator.
