What are the main factors that influence an Executive Chef's salary?

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

How does experience change an Executive Chef's salary?

An Executive Chef's salary grows with experience: starting around $84,893 for beginners, reaching about $86,254 at mid-level, and approach $89,315 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Executive Chef?

Executive Chef salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Executive Chef roles are District of Columbia $96,535, California $96,168, Massachusetts $94,887. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Executive Chef roles make?

Salaries for Executive Chef level roles vary by specialization: Group Executive Chef: $90,263; Executive Sous Chef: $89,762; Executive Chef - Casino: $88,795; Executive Chef, Banquets: $88,496; Corporate Executive Chef: $87,459.

Executive Chef Salary in Delaware

How much does an Executive Chef make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Executive Chef in Delaware is $88,295 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

However, an Executive Chef's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,936
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,176 to $98,053
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,873

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Executive Chef Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,053	$8,171	$1,886	$47
Average	$88,295	$7,358	$1,698	$42
25th Percentile	$79,176	$6,598	$1,523	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Executive Chef Salaries

An Executive Chef'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 Executive Chef Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Executive Chef'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $84,893
Early Career (1-2 years): $85,301
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,254
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $87,343
Expert (over 8 years): $89,315

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Executive Chef	$84,893
Intermediate Level Executive Chef	$85,301
Senior Level Executive Chef	$86,254
Specialist Level Executive Chef	$87,343
Expert Level Executive Chef	$89,315

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How Do Executive Chef 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 Executive Cheves. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $96,535.
California: $96,168.
Massachusetts: $94,887.

District of Columbia $96,535 California $96,168 Massachusetts $94,887 Washington $94,538 New Jersey $94,503 Alaska $94,381 Connecticut $93,178 New York $92,690

Hawaii $91,129 Rhode Island $90,397 Maryland $89,900 Minnesota $89,219 Colorado $88,958 Illinois $88,871 Oregon $88,539 Delaware $88,295

New Hampshire $88,142 Virginia $87,798 Pennsylvania $86,796 Nevada $86,290 North Dakota $86,124 Michigan $85,863 Wisconsin $85,767 Vermont $85,575

Texas $85,043 Maine $85,008 Arizona $84,956 Ohio $84,895 Georgia $84,093 Indiana $83,692 Wyoming $83,613 Utah $83,491

Iowa $83,439 Kansas $83,020 Louisiana $82,898 North Carolina $82,855 Missouri $82,837 Florida $82,497 Montana $82,314 Nebraska $82,140

Kentucky $82,044 South Carolina $81,695 Tennessee $81,477 Idaho $81,390 New Mexico $80,754 Oklahoma $80,614 Alabama $80,100 South Dakota $79,236

Arkansas $78,766 West Virginia $78,513 Mississippi $77,754

Top Paying Cities for Executive Cheves

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: $91,382
Little Creek: $90,536
Magnolia: $90,911

Lincoln, DE $91,382 Little Creek, DE $90,536 Magnolia, DE $90,911 Milford, DE $91,382 Marydel, DE $90,196 Millsboro, DE $91,382 Millville, DE $91,992 Milton, DE $91,382

Nassau, DE $91,382 Ocean View, DE $91,992 Rehoboth Beach, DE $91,992 Seaford, DE $90,423 Selbyville, DE $91,992 Smyrna, DE $90,091 Viola, DE $90,911 Woodside, DE $90,649

Bear, DE $89,429 Newark, DE $89,464 Claymont, DE $89,533 Delaware City, DE $89,464 Hockessin, DE $89,533 Kirkwood, DE $89,464 Middletown, DE $89,908 Montchanin, DE $89,533

New Castle, DE $89,533 Odessa, DE $90,030 Port Penn, DE $89,219 Rockland, DE $89,533 Saint Georges, DE $89,464 Townsend, DE $89,900 Winterthur, DE $89,533 Lewes, DE $91,382

Wilmington, DE $89,533 Dover, DE $90,492 Dover Afb, DE $90,702 Bethany Beach, DE $91,992 Bethel, DE $90,423 Bridgeville, DE $91,382 Camden Wyoming, DE $90,588 Cheswold, DE $90,283

Clayton, DE $90,056 Dagsboro, DE $91,992 Delmar, DE $90,423 Ellendale, DE $91,382 Felton, DE $91,382 Fenwick Island, DE $91,992 Frankford, DE $91,992 Frederica, DE $91,382

Georgetown, DE $91,382 Greenwood, DE $91,382 Harbeson, DE $91,382 Harrington, DE $91,382 Hartly, DE $90,013 Houston, DE $91,382 Kenton, DE $90,056 Laurel, DE $90,423

Yorklyn, DE $89,533

Executive Chef Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Executive Chef'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$79,176

Average $88,295/year

$98,053

$6,598

Average $7,358/month

$8,171

$1,523

Average $1,698/week

$1,886

$38

Average $42/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,053	$8,171	$1,886	$47
Average	$88,295	$7,358	$1,698	$42
25th Percentile	$79,176	$6,598	$1,523	$38

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