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 $88,444 for beginners, reaching about $89,865 at mid-level, and approach $93,059 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 Rhode Island

How much does a Chef Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Chef Manager in Rhode Island is $92,755 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $112,468
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $83,329 to $103,073
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,747

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Chef Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$103,073	$8,589	$1,982	$50
Average	$92,755	$7,730	$1,784	$45
25th Percentile	$83,329	$6,944	$1,602	$40

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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): $88,444
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,870
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,865
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $91,002
Expert (over 8 years): $93,059

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Chef Manager	$88,444
Intermediate Level Chef Manager	$88,870
Senior Level Chef Manager	$89,865
Specialist Level Chef Manager	$91,002
Expert Level Chef Manager	$93,059

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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:

Adamsville: $93,915
Albion: $93,121
Ashaway: $93,737

Adamsville, RI $93,915 Albion, RI $93,121 Ashaway, RI $93,737 Barrington, RI $92,876 Block Island, RI $93,393 Bradford, RI $93,680 Bristol, RI $93,234 Carolina, RI $93,525

Charlestown, RI $93,559 Chepachet, RI $93,373 Clayville, RI $93,113 Coventry, RI $93,117 West Greenwich, RI $93,374 East Greenwich, RI $93,055 Exeter, RI $93,348 Fiskeville, RI $92,874

Forestdale, RI $93,590 Foster, RI $93,324 Glendale, RI $93,597 Greene, RI $93,447 Greenville, RI $92,910 Harmony, RI $93,030 Harrisville, RI $93,557 Hope, RI $92,932

Hope Valley, RI $93,654 Hopkinton, RI $93,778 Jamestown, RI $93,465 Kenyon, RI $93,514 Little Compton, RI $93,900 Manville, RI $93,244 Mapleville, RI $93,391 Newport, RI $93,559

Middletown, RI $93,600 North Kingstown, RI $93,215 North Scituate, RI $93,031 Oakland, RI $93,492 Pascoag, RI $93,618 Pawtucket, RI $92,737 Central Falls, RI $92,778 Cumberland, RI $93,305

Lincoln, RI $92,871 Portsmouth, RI $93,549 Prudence Island, RI $93,356 Rockville, RI $93,763 Saunderstown, RI $93,408 Shannock, RI $93,519 Slatersville, RI $93,591 Slocum, RI $93,406

Tiverton, RI $93,833 Wakefield, RI $93,488 Kingston, RI $93,452 Narragansett, RI $93,514 Peace Dale, RI $93,476 Warren, RI $93,116 Warwick, RI $92,856 Westerly, RI $93,759

West Kingston, RI $93,482 West Warwick, RI $92,970 Wood River Junction, RI $93,615 Woonsocket, RI $93,595 North Smithfield, RI $93,382 Wyoming, RI $93,519 Providence, RI $92,710 Cranston, RI $92,723

North Providence, RI $92,734 East Providence, RI $92,717 Riverside, RI $92,746 Rumford, RI $92,733 Smithfield, RI $92,921 Johnston, RI $92,765

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 June 01, 2026

$83,329

Average $92,755/year

$103,073

$6,944

Average $7,730/month

$8,589

$1,602

Average $1,784/week

$1,982

$40

Average $45/hour

$50

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$103,073	$8,589	$1,982	$50
Average	$92,755	$7,730	$1,784	$45
25th Percentile	$83,329	$6,944	$1,602	$40

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