How much does a Chef make in Boston, MA? The average Chef salary in Boston, MA is $60,128 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $52,264 and $70,112. 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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Legacy Records - New York , NY
Based in New York City under the helm of Chef Ryan Hardy, Legacy Records focuses on creating memorable hospitality experiences featuring an inventive culinary style and an extraordinary wine program
Culinary Agents - Today
Russell Tobin - New York , NY
Sous Chef - Italian Fine Dining Location: New York, NY Salary: $90,000 We're looking for a talented and passionate Sous Chef to join a high-end Italian restaurant known for blending authentic ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
Hutchinson Consulting - Northeast Harbor , ME
Executive Chef - Northeast Harbor, Maine Exciting opportunity for a talented and creative Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at a stunning new luxury resort set to open soon! We're looking for ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
WINNER - New York , NY
The Sous Chef of Winner Bakery and Runner Up plays a key leadership role in overseeing daily kitchen operations across these adjacent locations. This position supports the Chef de Cuisine in ensuring ...
Culinary Agents - 1 day ago
Saint Theo's - New York , NY
Previous Executive Chef/CDC experience is required in the Italian style of cuisine overseeing $4m+ in revenue. What we're looking for: Scope * At least three years of experience as Executive Chef ...
Culinary Agents - 2 days ago
Rocket Farm Restaurants - Nashville , TN
The Sous Chef manages the hourly, back of house staff and assists in the day-to-day operations of all areas of the kitchen including production, prep, stewarding, purchasing and receiving. He/she is ...
LinkedIn - 2 days 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 Boston, MA. The base salary for Chef ranges from $52,264 to $70,112 with the average base salary of $60,128. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,708 to $71,033 with the average total cash compensation of $60,717.

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About Boston, Massachusetts    Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The....More

Boston, Massachusetts  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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