What are the main factors that influence a Fine Dining Chef's salary?

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

What are the highest paying states for a Fine Dining Chef?

Fine Dining Chef salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Fine Dining Chef roles are District of Columbia $55,041, California $54,833, Massachusetts $54,102. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Fine Dining Chef roles make?

Salaries for Fine Dining Chef level roles vary by specialization: Fine Dining Restaurant Chef - Casino: $88,930; Chef, Business Dining: $88,930; Fine Dining Host: $70,721; Fine Dining Manager: $62,096; Fine Dining General Manager: $60,153.

Fine Dining Chef Salary in Delaware

How much does a Fine Dining Chef make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fine Dining Chef in Delaware is $50,344 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $70,386
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,947 to $60,835
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,303

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Fine Dining Chef Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,835	$5,070	$1,170	$29
Average	$50,344	$4,195	$968	$24
25th Percentile	$41,947	$3,496	$807	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Fine Dining Chef Salaries

A Fine Dining Chef's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

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

District of Columbia: $55,041.
California: $54,833.
Massachusetts: $54,102.

District of Columbia $55,041 California $54,833 Massachusetts $54,102 Washington $53,903 New Jersey $53,883 Alaska $53,813 Connecticut $53,127 New York $52,849

Hawaii $51,959 Rhode Island $51,542 Maryland $51,258 Minnesota $50,870 Colorado $50,721 Illinois $50,672 Oregon $50,483 Delaware $50,344

New Hampshire $50,256 Virginia $50,060 Pennsylvania $49,488 Nevada $49,200 North Dakota $49,106 Michigan $48,957 Wisconsin $48,902 Vermont $48,793

Texas $48,489 Maine $48,469 Arizona $48,440 Ohio $48,405 Georgia $47,947 Indiana $47,719 Wyoming $47,674 Utah $47,604

Iowa $47,575 Kansas $47,336 Louisiana $47,266 North Carolina $47,242 Missouri $47,232 Florida $47,038 Montana $46,933 Nebraska $46,834

Kentucky $46,779 South Carolina $46,580 Tennessee $46,456 Idaho $46,406 New Mexico $46,043 Oklahoma $45,964 Alabama $45,671 South Dakota $45,178

Arkansas $44,910 West Virginia $44,766 Mississippi $44,333

Top Paying Cities for Fine Dining 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: $50,117
Little Creek: $50,484
Magnolia: $50,411

Lincoln, DE $50,117 Little Creek, DE $50,484 Magnolia, DE $50,411 Milford, DE $50,244 Marydel, DE $50,327 Millsboro, DE $49,907 Millville, DE $49,984 Milton, DE $50,070

Nassau, DE $50,106 Ocean View, DE $49,975 Rehoboth Beach, DE $50,071 Seaford, DE $50,099 Selbyville, DE $49,892 Smyrna, DE $50,519 Viola, DE $50,286 Woodside, DE $50,421

Bear, DE $50,305 Newark, DE $50,286 Claymont, DE $50,389 Delaware City, DE $50,336 Hockessin, DE $50,281 Kirkwood, DE $50,327 Middletown, DE $50,346 Montchanin, DE $50,293

New Castle, DE $50,300 Odessa, DE $50,371 Port Penn, DE $50,405 Rockland, DE $50,298 Saint Georges, DE $50,330 Townsend, DE $50,408 Winterthur, DE $50,304 Lewes, DE $50,090

Wilmington, DE $50,284 Dover, DE $50,484 Dover Afb, DE $50,218 Bethany Beach, DE $49,922 Bethel, DE $49,974 Bridgeville, DE $50,092 Camden Wyoming, DE $50,342 Cheswold, DE $50,467

Clayton, DE $50,469 Dagsboro, DE $49,888 Delmar, DE $49,808 Ellendale, DE $49,959 Felton, DE $50,240 Fenwick Island, DE $49,899 Frankford, DE $49,812 Frederica, DE $50,290

Georgetown, DE $49,869 Greenwood, DE $50,100 Harbeson, DE $49,922 Harrington, DE $50,177 Hartly, DE $50,333 Houston, DE $50,105 Kenton, DE $50,471 Laurel, DE $49,839

Yorklyn, DE $50,296

Fine Dining Chef Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Fine Dining 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 July 01, 2026

$41,947

Average $50,344/year

$60,835

$3,496

Average $4,195/month

$5,070

$807

Average $968/week

$1,170

$20

Average $24/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,835	$5,070	$1,170	$29
Average	$50,344	$4,195	$968	$24
25th Percentile	$41,947	$3,496	$807	$20

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