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

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

How does experience change A Chef Manager's salary?

A Chef Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $86,378 for beginners, reaching about $87,763 at mid-level, and approach $90,878 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Chef Manager?

Chef Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Chef Manager roles are District of Columbia $99,034, California $98,658, Massachusetts $97,343. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Chef Manager roles make?

Salaries for Chef Manager level roles vary by specialization: Support Chef Manager: $89,129; Executive Chef/Manager: $86,747; Development Chef: $82,600; Chef Boulanger: $69,500; Head Pastry Chef: $69,490.

Chef Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Chef Manager make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Chef Manager in Delaware is $90,581 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,832
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,392 to $100,658
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,026

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Chef Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,658	$8,388	$1,936	$48
Average	$90,581	$7,548	$1,742	$44
25th Percentile	$81,392	$6,783	$1,565	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Chef Manager Salaries

A Chef Manager'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 Chef Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Chef Manager'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): $86,378
Early Career (1-2 years): $86,794
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,763
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $88,871
Expert (over 8 years): $90,878

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Chef Manager	$86,378
Intermediate Level Chef Manager	$86,794
Senior Level Chef Manager	$87,763
Specialist Level Chef Manager	$88,871
Expert Level Chef Manager	$90,878

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

District of Columbia: $99,034.
California: $98,658.
Massachusetts: $97,343.

District of Columbia $99,034 California $98,658 Massachusetts $97,343 Washington $96,986 New Jersey $96,950 Alaska $96,825 Connecticut $95,590 New York $95,089

Hawaii $93,488 Rhode Island $92,737 Maryland $92,227 Minnesota $91,529 Colorado $91,261 Illinois $91,172 Oregon $90,832 Delaware $90,581

New Hampshire $90,424 Virginia $90,072 Pennsylvania $89,043 Nevada $88,524 North Dakota $88,354 Michigan $88,086 Wisconsin $87,987 Vermont $87,791

Texas $87,245 Maine $87,209 Arizona $87,156 Ohio $87,093 Georgia $86,270 Indiana $85,859 Wyoming $85,778 Utah $85,653

Iowa $85,599 Kansas $85,170 Louisiana $85,045 North Carolina $85,000 Missouri $84,982 Florida $84,633 Montana $84,445 Nebraska $84,267

Kentucky $84,168 South Carolina $83,810 Tennessee $83,587 Idaho $83,497 New Mexico $82,844 Oklahoma $82,701 Alabama $82,173 South Dakota $81,288

Arkansas $80,805 West Virginia $80,546 Mississippi $79,767

Top Paying Cities for Chef Managers

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: $93,748
Little Creek: $92,880
Magnolia: $93,265

Lincoln, DE $93,748 Little Creek, DE $92,880 Magnolia, DE $93,265 Milford, DE $93,748 Marydel, DE $92,531 Millsboro, DE $93,748 Millville, DE $94,374 Milton, DE $93,748

Nassau, DE $93,748 Ocean View, DE $94,374 Rehoboth Beach, DE $94,374 Seaford, DE $92,764 Selbyville, DE $94,374 Smyrna, DE $92,424 Viola, DE $93,265 Woodside, DE $92,996

Bear, DE $91,744 Newark, DE $91,780 Claymont, DE $91,851 Delaware City, DE $91,780 Hockessin, DE $91,851 Kirkwood, DE $91,780 Middletown, DE $92,236 Montchanin, DE $91,851

New Castle, DE $91,851 Odessa, DE $92,361 Port Penn, DE $91,529 Rockland, DE $91,851 Saint Georges, DE $91,780 Townsend, DE $92,227 Winterthur, DE $91,851 Lewes, DE $93,748

Wilmington, DE $91,851 Dover, DE $92,835 Dover Afb, DE $93,050 Bethany Beach, DE $94,374 Bethel, DE $92,764 Bridgeville, DE $93,748 Camden Wyoming, DE $92,934 Cheswold, DE $92,621

Clayton, DE $92,388 Dagsboro, DE $94,374 Delmar, DE $92,764 Ellendale, DE $93,748 Felton, DE $93,748 Fenwick Island, DE $94,374 Frankford, DE $94,374 Frederica, DE $93,748

Georgetown, DE $93,748 Greenwood, DE $93,748 Harbeson, DE $93,748 Harrington, DE $93,748 Hartly, DE $92,343 Houston, DE $93,748 Kenton, DE $92,388 Laurel, DE $92,764

Yorklyn, DE $91,851

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

Understanding how a Chef Manager'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

$81,392

Average $90,581/year

$100,658

$6,783

Average $7,548/month

$8,388

$1,565

Average $1,742/week

$1,936

$39

Average $44/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,658	$8,388	$1,936	$48
Average	$90,581	$7,548	$1,742	$44
25th Percentile	$81,392	$6,783	$1,565	$39

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