Pizza Chef Salary in the United States

How much does a Pizza Chef make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pizza Chef in the United States is $29,622 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $14.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $34,199
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $27,386 to $32,018
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $25,351
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Pizza Chef Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $32,018 $2,668 $616 $15
Average $29,622 $2,468 $570 $14
25th Percentile $27,386 $2,282 $527 $13
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Key Factors That Influence Pizza Chef Salaries

A Pizza 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Pizza Chef Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Pizza 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): $29,404
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $29,559
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $29,777
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $30,166
  • Expert (over 8 years): $30,954
Levels Salary
Entry Level Pizza Chef$29,404
Intermediate Level Pizza Chef$29,559
Senior Level Pizza Chef$29,777
Specialist Level Pizza Chef$30,166
Expert Level Pizza Chef$30,954
$29,404 0 yr
$29,559 < 2 yrs
$29,777 2-4 yrs
$30,166 5-8 yrs
$30,954 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

Top Paying Cities for Pizza 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:

  • San Jose: $37,362
  • San Francisco: $36,994
  • Oakland: $36,174

What Skills Can Increase a Pizza Chef's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 7.44% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Deep Cleaning (Mentioned in 2.22% Job Postings): Deep cleaning goes further to get rid of dirt, grime, soap scum, and other gunk around your home. It's a more thorough service than the standard cleaning. You're often sanitizing areas throughout the home.
  • Healthcare Services (Mentioned in 1.44% Job Postings): The improvement of health via the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, amelioration or cure of disease, illness, injury and other physical and mental impairments in people. Health care is delivered by health professionals and allied health fields.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 7.44%
Deep Cleaning 2.22%
Healthcare Services 1.44%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Pizza Chef's salary.
  • Team Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Effective Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Written Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Team Management
$31,991
8%
Effective Communication
$31,399
6%
Written Communication
$30,806
4%
Coordination
$30,510
3%
Laundry
$30,510
3%
Collaboration
$30,214
2%
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How Education impacts a Pizza Chef's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Pizza Cheves enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Pizza Chef with a No Diploma is between $28,624 and $30,321).

Pizza Chef Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Pizza Chef
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 11.7%
High School 69.6%
Associates 10.2%
Bachelors 7.4%
Masters 0.7%
Doctorate 0.4%
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Pizza Chef Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Pizza 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

Salary Trends for Pizza Chef

Salaries for a Pizza Chef can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $30,629 in 2023 to around $30,354 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Pizza Chef salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Pizza Chef Over Time

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2023
$30,629
2024
$30,581
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2023 $30,629
2024 $30,581
2025 $30,354
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