How Much Does a Sushi Chef Make in the United States?
The average base salary for a Sushi Chef in the United States is a month or $58,909 per year, according to the most recent data averaged from Glassdoor, Indeed and Salary.com.
Average Sushi Chef Base Salary:
The average wage for a Sushi Chef is per hour.
Sushi Chefs’ compensation is usually salary-based. They rarely receive or share tips with the front-of-the-house staff.
Annual Mean Wage of Sushi Chefs by State
[Calculated using Glassdoor, Indeed and Salary.com data]
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Average Sushi Chef Salary in Major US Cities
Annual mean wage
$45,586
Annual mean wage
$53,080
Annual mean wage
$65,919
Annual mean wage
$52,018
[Calculated using ZipRecruiter, Indeed and Salary.com data]
High-Paying Cities for Sushi Chefs
| City | Avg Salary | Avg Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
| NYC, NY | 53,080 | 25.52 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 52,018 | 25.01 |
| Chicago, IL | 65,919 | 31.69 |
| Miami, FL | 45,586 | 21.92 |
Average Sushi Chef Salary by State
Explore the average Sushi Chef salary by state.
| State | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $50,265 |
| Alaska | $52,205 |
| Arizona | $57,579 |
| Arkansas | $51,810 |
| California | $60,525 |
| Colorado | $63,491 |
| Connecticut | $62,424 |
| Delaware | $58,994 |
| Florida | $51,856 |
| Georgia | $54,762 |
| Hawaii | $63,010 |
| Idaho | $55,125 |
| Illinois | $60,253 |
| Indiana | $55,683 |
| Iowa | $52,907 |
| Kansas | $49,817 |
| Kentucky | $53,340 |
| Louisiana | $45,865 |
| Maine | $58,965 |
| Maryland | $58,970 |
| Massachusetts | $63,650 |
| Michigan | $56,064 |
| Minnesota | $62,781 |
| Mississippi | $49,838 |
| Missouri | $56,350 |
| Montana | $58,138 |
| Nebraska | $53,852 |
| Nevada | $56,181 |
| New Hampshire | $59,342 |
| New Jersey | $61,406 |
| New Mexico | $59,138 |
| New York | $67,187 |
| North Carolina | $57,144 |
| North Dakota | $54,267 |
| Ohio | $59,145 |
| Oklahoma | $49,626 |
| Oregon | $61,818 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,383 |
| Rhode Island | $59,741 |
| South Carolina | $55,690 |
| South Dakota | $57,397 |
| Tennessee | $56,521 |
| Texas | $54,157 |
| Utah | $56,219 |
| Vermont | $56,967 |
| Virginia | $58,632 |
| Washington | $66,037 |
| West Virginia | $43,516 |
| Wisconsin | $60,860 |
| Wyoming | $60,718 |
| District of Columbia | $58,455 |
Labor Laws and Taxes for Sushi Chefs
As a Sushi 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.
