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 Rhode Island

How much does a Fine Dining Chef make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fine Dining Chef in Rhode Island is $51,542 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,061
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,945 to $62,282
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,119

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Fine Dining Chef Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,282	$5,190	$1,198	$30
Average	$51,542	$4,295	$991	$25
25th Percentile	$42,945	$3,579	$826	$21

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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:

Adamsville: $52,186
Albion: $51,745
Ashaway: $52,087

Adamsville, RI $52,186 Albion, RI $51,745 Ashaway, RI $52,087 Barrington, RI $51,609 Block Island, RI $51,896 Bradford, RI $52,056 Bristol, RI $51,808 Carolina, RI $51,970

Charlestown, RI $51,989 Chepachet, RI $51,885 Clayville, RI $51,740 Coventry, RI $51,743 West Greenwich, RI $51,886 East Greenwich, RI $51,708 Exeter, RI $51,871 Fiskeville, RI $51,608

Forestdale, RI $52,005 Foster, RI $51,858 Glendale, RI $52,009 Greene, RI $51,926 Greenville, RI $51,628 Harmony, RI $51,694 Harrisville, RI $51,987 Hope, RI $51,640

Hope Valley, RI $52,041 Hopkinton, RI $52,110 Jamestown, RI $51,936 Kenyon, RI $51,963 Little Compton, RI $52,178 Manville, RI $51,813 Mapleville, RI $51,895 Newport, RI $51,988

Middletown, RI $52,011 North Kingstown, RI $51,797 North Scituate, RI $51,695 Oakland, RI $51,951 Pascoag, RI $52,021 Pawtucket, RI $51,532 Central Falls, RI $51,555 Cumberland, RI $51,847

Lincoln, RI $51,606 Portsmouth, RI $51,983 Prudence Island, RI $51,876 Rockville, RI $52,102 Saunderstown, RI $51,905 Shannock, RI $51,966 Slatersville, RI $52,006 Slocum, RI $51,903

Tiverton, RI $52,141 Wakefield, RI $51,949 Kingston, RI $51,929 Narragansett, RI $51,963 Peace Dale, RI $51,942 Warren, RI $51,742 Warwick, RI $51,598 Westerly, RI $52,099

West Kingston, RI $51,945 West Warwick, RI $51,661 Wood River Junction, RI $52,019 Woonsocket, RI $52,008 North Smithfield, RI $51,890 Wyoming, RI $51,966 Providence, RI $51,517 Cranston, RI $51,524

North Providence, RI $51,530 East Providence, RI $51,520 Riverside, RI $51,537 Rumford, RI $51,529 Smithfield, RI $51,634 Johnston, RI $51,547

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

$42,945

Average $51,542/year

$62,282

$3,579

Average $4,295/month

$5,190

$826

Average $991/week

$1,198

$21

Average $25/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,282	$5,190	$1,198	$30
Average	$51,542	$4,295	$991	$25
25th Percentile	$42,945	$3,579	$826	$21

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