What are the main factors that influence a Culinary Services Director's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Culinary Services Director?

The Hospitality & Leisure industry offers the highest average compensation for Culinary Services Director roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Culinary Services Director's salary?

A Culinary Services Director's salary grows with experience: a Culinary Services Supervisor (0-3 years)earns $40,909, a Culinary Services Manager (3-5 years)earns $91,716, a Culinary Services Director (5+ years)earns $114,551,

What are the highest paying states for a Culinary Services Director?

Culinary Services Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Culinary Services Director roles are District of Columbia $125,300, California $124,800, Massachusetts $123,200. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Culinary Services Director roles make?

Salaries for Culinary Services Director level roles vary by specialization: OR Services Director: $177,500; Oncology Services Director: $177,018; Director Of Culinary: $122,063; Culinary Director: $117,464; Assistant Culinary Services Director: $117,012.

Culinary Services Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Culinary Services Director make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Culinary Services Director in Delaware is $114,600 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

However, a Culinary Services Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $148,224
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $106,000 to $132,200
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $98,170

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Culinary Services Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$132,200	$11,017	$2,542	$64
Average	$114,600	$9,550	$2,204	$55
25th Percentile	$106,000	$8,833	$2,038	$51

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Key Factors That Influence Culinary Services Director Salaries

A Culinary Services Director's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Culinary Services Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Culinary Services Director's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Culinary Services Supervisor (0-3 years): $40,909
Culinary Services Manager (3-5 years): $91,716
Culinary Services Director (5+ years): $114,551

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Culinary Services Supervisor	0-3 years	$40,909
Culinary Services Manager	3-5 years	$91,716
Culinary Services Director	5+ years	$114,551

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How Do Culinary Services Director Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Culinary Services Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $125,300.
California: $124,800.
Massachusetts: $123,200.

District of Columbia $125,300 California $124,800 Massachusetts $123,200 Washington $122,700 New Jersey $122,700 Alaska $122,500 Connecticut $120,900 New York $120,300

Hawaii $118,300 Rhode Island $117,300 Maryland $116,700 Minnesota $115,800 Colorado $115,500 Illinois $115,300 Oregon $114,900 Delaware $114,600

New Hampshire $114,400 Virginia $114,000 Pennsylvania $112,700 Nevada $112,000 North Dakota $111,800 Michigan $111,400 Wisconsin $111,300 Vermont $111,100

Texas $110,400 Arizona $110,300 Maine $110,300 Ohio $110,200 Georgia $109,100 Indiana $108,600 Wyoming $108,500 Utah $108,400

Iowa $108,300 Kansas $107,800 Louisiana $107,600 North Carolina $107,500 Missouri $107,500 Florida $107,100 Montana $106,800 Nebraska $106,600

Kentucky $106,500 South Carolina $106,000 Tennessee $105,800 Idaho $105,600 New Mexico $104,800 Oklahoma $104,600 Alabama $104,000 South Dakota $102,800

Arkansas $102,200 West Virginia $101,900 Mississippi $100,900

Top Paying Cities for Culinary Services Directors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $114,100
Little Creek: $114,900
Magnolia: $114,800

Lincoln, DE $114,100 Little Creek, DE $114,900 Magnolia, DE $114,800 Milford, DE $114,400 Marydel, DE $114,600 Millsboro, DE $113,600 Millville, DE $113,800 Milton, DE $114,000

Nassau, DE $114,100 Ocean View, DE $113,800 Rehoboth Beach, DE $114,000 Seaford, DE $114,000 Selbyville, DE $113,600 Smyrna, DE $115,000 Viola, DE $114,500 Woodside, DE $114,800

Bear, DE $114,500 Newark, DE $114,500 Claymont, DE $114,700 Delaware City, DE $114,600 Hockessin, DE $114,500 Kirkwood, DE $114,600 Middletown, DE $114,600 Montchanin, DE $114,500

New Castle, DE $114,500 Odessa, DE $114,700 Port Penn, DE $114,700 Rockland, DE $114,500 Saint Georges, DE $114,600 Townsend, DE $114,700 Winterthur, DE $114,500 Lewes, DE $114,000

Wilmington, DE $114,500 Dover, DE $114,900 Dover Afb, DE $114,300 Bethany Beach, DE $113,600 Bethel, DE $113,800 Bridgeville, DE $114,000 Camden Wyoming, DE $114,600 Cheswold, DE $114,900

Clayton, DE $114,900 Dagsboro, DE $113,600 Delmar, DE $113,400 Ellendale, DE $113,700 Felton, DE $114,400 Fenwick Island, DE $113,600 Frankford, DE $113,400 Frederica, DE $114,500

Georgetown, DE $113,500 Greenwood, DE $114,000 Harbeson, DE $113,600 Harrington, DE $114,200 Hartly, DE $114,600 Houston, DE $114,100 Kenton, DE $114,900 Laurel, DE $113,500

Yorklyn, DE $114,500

Culinary Services Director Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Culinary Services Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $124,143. While startup companies pay approximate $105,107.

Culinary Services Director Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$105,107
Growth Stage	51~500	$111,138
Established	501~5000	$119,925
Enterprise	5000+	$124,143

Culinary Services Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Culinary Services Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Hospitality & Leisure and Retail & Wholesale sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Culinary Services Director positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Culinary Services Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Culinary Services Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Hospitality & Leisure	$148,980	$72.0	30%
Retail & Wholesale	$126,060	$61.0	10%

Culinary Services Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Culinary Services Director's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$106,000

Average $114,600/year

$132,200

$8,833

Average $9,550/month

$11,017

$2,038

Average $2,204/week

$2,542

$51

Average $55/hour

$64

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$132,200	$11,017	$2,542	$64
Average	$114,600	$9,550	$2,204	$55
25th Percentile	$106,000	$8,833	$2,038	$51

Culinary Services Director Salary Growth & Career Path

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