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 $86,388 for beginners, reaching about $87,776 at mid-level, and approach $90,895 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 $99,053, California $98,678, Massachusetts $97,362. 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: Development Chef: $92,100; Support Chef Manager: $89,146; Executive Chef/Manager: $86,764; Pastry Chef: $69,600; Head Pastry Chef: $69,600.

Chef Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Chef Manager make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Chef Manager in Delaware is $90,599 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): $109,853
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,392 to $100,677
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,010

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Chef Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,677	$8,390	$1,936	$48
Average	$90,599	$7,550	$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): $86,388
Early Career (1-2 years): $86,805
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,776
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $88,886
Expert (over 8 years): $90,895

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Chef Manager	$86,388
Intermediate Level Chef Manager	$86,805
Senior Level Chef Manager	$87,776
Specialist Level Chef Manager	$88,886
Expert Level Chef Manager	$90,895

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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: $99,053.
California: $98,678.
Massachusetts: $97,362.

District of Columbia $99,053 California $98,678 Massachusetts $97,362 Washington $97,005 New Jersey $96,969 Alaska $96,844 Connecticut $95,609 New York $95,108

Hawaii $93,507 Rhode Island $92,755 Maryland $92,245 Minnesota $91,547 Colorado $91,279 Illinois $91,190 Oregon $90,850 Delaware $90,599

New Hampshire $90,442 Virginia $90,089 Pennsylvania $89,060 Nevada $88,541 North Dakota $88,371 Michigan $88,103 Wisconsin $88,005 Vermont $87,808

Texas $87,262 Maine $87,226 Arizona $87,173 Ohio $87,110 Georgia $86,287 Indiana $85,875 Wyoming $85,795 Utah $85,670

Iowa $85,616 Kansas $85,187 Louisiana $85,061 North Carolina $85,017 Missouri $84,999 Florida $84,650 Montana $84,462 Nebraska $84,283

Kentucky $84,185 South Carolina $83,827 Tennessee $83,603 Idaho $83,514 New Mexico $82,861 Oklahoma $82,717 Alabama $82,190 South Dakota $81,304

Arkansas $80,821 West Virginia $80,561 Mississippi $79,783

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: $90,191
Little Creek: $90,851
Magnolia: $90,721

Lincoln, DE $90,191 Little Creek, DE $90,851 Magnolia, DE $90,721 Milford, DE $90,420 Marydel, DE $90,569 Millsboro, DE $89,813 Millville, DE $89,951 Milton, DE $90,107

Nassau, DE $90,172 Ocean View, DE $89,936 Rehoboth Beach, DE $90,109 Seaford, DE $90,160 Selbyville, DE $89,787 Smyrna, DE $90,914 Viola, DE $90,495 Woodside, DE $90,739

Bear, DE $90,529 Newark, DE $90,495 Claymont, DE $90,680 Delaware City, DE $90,586 Hockessin, DE $90,487 Kirkwood, DE $90,569 Middletown, DE $90,604 Montchanin, DE $90,508

New Castle, DE $90,521 Odessa, DE $90,648 Port Penn, DE $90,709 Rockland, DE $90,517 Saint Georges, DE $90,575 Townsend, DE $90,714 Winterthur, DE $90,528 Lewes, DE $90,142

Wilmington, DE $90,492 Dover, DE $90,851 Dover Afb, DE $90,373 Bethany Beach, DE $89,841 Bethel, DE $89,934 Bridgeville, DE $90,146 Camden Wyoming, DE $90,596 Cheswold, DE $90,822

Clayton, DE $90,825 Dagsboro, DE $89,779 Delmar, DE $89,635 Ellendale, DE $89,907 Felton, DE $90,413 Fenwick Island, DE $89,798 Frankford, DE $89,642 Frederica, DE $90,502

Georgetown, DE $89,745 Greenwood, DE $90,161 Harbeson, DE $89,840 Harrington, DE $90,298 Hartly, DE $90,579 Houston, DE $90,170 Kenton, DE $90,829 Laurel, DE $89,691

Yorklyn, DE $90,514

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.

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$81,392

Average $90,599/year

$100,677

$6,783

Average $7,550/month

$8,390

$1,565

Average $1,742/week

$1,936

$39

Average $44/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,677	$8,390	$1,936	$48
Average	$90,599	$7,550	$1,742	$44
25th Percentile	$81,392	$6,783	$1,565	$39

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