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 $86,923 for beginners, reaching about $88,319 at mid-level, and approach $91,458 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 $96,553, California $96,187, Massachusetts $94,905. 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: $90,281; Executive Sous Chef: $89,779; Executive Chef - Casino: $88,812; Executive Chef, Banquets: $88,513; Corporate Executive Chef: $87,476.

Executive Chef Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Executive Chef make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Executive Chef in Rhode Island is $90,414 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,503
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,058 to $100,406
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,540

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Executive Chef Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,406	$8,367	$1,931	$48
Average	$90,414	$7,535	$1,739	$43
25th Percentile	$81,058	$6,755	$1,559	$39

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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): $86,923
Early Career (1-2 years): $87,342
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,319
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $89,437
Expert (over 8 years): $91,458

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Executive Chef	$86,923
Intermediate Level Executive Chef	$87,342
Senior Level Executive Chef	$88,319
Specialist Level Executive Chef	$89,437
Expert Level Executive Chef	$91,458

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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: $96,553.
California: $96,187.
Massachusetts: $94,905.

District of Columbia $96,553 California $96,187 Massachusetts $94,905 Washington $94,556 New Jersey $94,521 Alaska $94,399 Connecticut $93,196 New York $92,708

Hawaii $91,147 Rhode Island $90,414 Maryland $89,917 Minnesota $89,237 Colorado $88,975 Illinois $88,888 Oregon $88,557 Delaware $88,313

New Hampshire $88,159 Virginia $87,815 Pennsylvania $86,813 Nevada $86,307 North Dakota $86,141 Michigan $85,879 Wisconsin $85,784 Vermont $85,592

Texas $85,060 Maine $85,025 Arizona $84,973 Ohio $84,912 Georgia $84,109 Indiana $83,708 Wyoming $83,630 Utah $83,508

Iowa $83,455 Kansas $83,037 Louisiana $82,915 North Carolina $82,871 Missouri $82,853 Florida $82,513 Montana $82,330 Nebraska $82,156

Kentucky $82,060 South Carolina $81,711 Tennessee $81,493 Idaho $81,406 New Mexico $80,769 Oklahoma $80,630 Alabama $80,115 South Dakota $79,252

Arkansas $78,781 West Virginia $78,528 Mississippi $77,769

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:

Adamsville: $91,544
Albion: $90,771
Ashaway: $91,371

Adamsville, RI $91,544 Albion, RI $90,771 Ashaway, RI $91,371 Barrington, RI $90,532 Block Island, RI $91,036 Bradford, RI $91,316 Bristol, RI $90,881 Carolina, RI $91,165

Charlestown, RI $91,198 Chepachet, RI $91,017 Clayville, RI $90,763 Coventry, RI $90,767 West Greenwich, RI $91,018 East Greenwich, RI $90,706 Exeter, RI $90,992 Fiskeville, RI $90,530

Forestdale, RI $91,228 Foster, RI $90,969 Glendale, RI $91,235 Greene, RI $91,088 Greenville, RI $90,565 Harmony, RI $90,682 Harrisville, RI $91,196 Hope, RI $90,587

Hope Valley, RI $91,291 Hopkinton, RI $91,411 Jamestown, RI $91,106 Kenyon, RI $91,154 Little Compton, RI $91,530 Manville, RI $90,890 Mapleville, RI $91,034 Newport, RI $91,197

Middletown, RI $91,237 North Kingstown, RI $90,862 North Scituate, RI $90,683 Oakland, RI $91,133 Pascoag, RI $91,256 Pawtucket, RI $90,397 Central Falls, RI $90,437 Cumberland, RI $90,950

Lincoln, RI $90,528 Portsmouth, RI $91,188 Prudence Island, RI $91,000 Rockville, RI $91,397 Saunderstown, RI $91,051 Shannock, RI $91,159 Slatersville, RI $91,229 Slocum, RI $91,048

Tiverton, RI $91,465 Wakefield, RI $91,128 Kingston, RI $91,093 Narragansett, RI $91,154 Peace Dale, RI $91,117 Warren, RI $90,766 Warwick, RI $90,513 Westerly, RI $91,393

West Kingston, RI $91,122 West Warwick, RI $90,623 Wood River Junction, RI $91,252 Woonsocket, RI $91,233 North Smithfield, RI $91,025 Wyoming, RI $91,159 Providence, RI $90,371 Cranston, RI $90,383

North Providence, RI $90,393 East Providence, RI $90,377 Riverside, RI $90,405 Rumford, RI $90,392 Smithfield, RI $90,575 Johnston, RI $90,424

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 June 01, 2026

$81,058

Average $90,414/year

$100,406

$6,755

Average $7,535/month

$8,367

$1,559

Average $1,739/week

$1,931

$39

Average $43/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,406	$8,367	$1,931	$48
Average	$90,414	$7,535	$1,739	$43
25th Percentile	$81,058	$6,755	$1,559	$39

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