How much does a Chef make in Appleton, WI? The average Chef salary in Appleton, WI is $51,975 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $45,177 and $60,605. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Momotaro - Chicago , IL
Boka Restaurant Group and 'Jean Banchet Award of Culinary Excellence' winner, Chef Gene Kato , are currently seeking a Sous Chef to join the team of Momotaro , located in Chicago's famed Fulton ...
Culinary Agents - Today
Knightsbridge Restaurant Group HQ - Washington , DC
Candidate must have experience working in fine dining restaurants as an Executive Chef. Candidate having worked in JBA and Michein restaurants is a plus. Responsibilities : - Proactively research ...
Culinary Agents - Today
NARO - New York , NY
Co-founders Chef Junghyun 'JP' Park and CEO Ellia Park, along with the NA:EUN Hospitality team (the acclaimed group behind Atoboy [2016] and Atomix [2018]), opened NARO in 2022. Located in the iconic ...
Culinary Agents - 1 day ago
Treaty Holdings Company - Albany , NY
Executive Chef - AIBI Japanese Izakaya & Cocktail Lounge Location: Hell's Kitchen, NYC Compensation: $90,000-$150,000 base salary + performance-based bonus. AIBI is an upscale Japanese Izakaya and ...
Culinary Agents - 1 day ago
Sqirl - Los Angeles , CA
Job Details An Executive Sous Chef looking to excel in management and excersize that highly creative side. With an upcoming PM service and daily unique specials we're looking to add a dedicated team ...
Culinary Agents - 1 day ago
Paradies Lagardère - South San Francisco , CA
Summary The Sous Chef position is responsible for supporting the Executive Chef to ensure the most efficient and effective BOH Operation. This includes working all BOH positions as needed ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chef in Appleton, WI. The base salary for Chef ranges from $45,177 to $60,605 with the average base salary of $51,975. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,561 to $61,401 with the average total cash compensation of $52,484.

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About Appleton, Wisconsin    Appleton is a city in Outagamie (mostly), Calumet, and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. One of the Fox Cities, it is situated on the....More

Appleton, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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