How much does a Chef make in Columbia, SC? The average Chef salary in Columbia, SC is $49,722 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $43,219 and $57,978. 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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Tier4 Group - Meridian , MS
Executive Chef Location: Starkville Mississippi Reports To: [Restaurant Manager/Owner] Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Executive Chef to join our culinary team and help ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
The Chef Agency - Middlesex County , MA
M/D/V + PTO + Work/Life Balance Fine dining restaurant seeks Executive Chef to lead a high-volume, seasonal kitchen with an on-site farm and true farm-to-table focus. Qualifications: * 4-5+ years as ...
LinkedIn - 2 days ago
Russell Tobin - New York , NY
We are currently seeking both a Chef de Cuisine and a Sous Chef to join the culinary team. As key members of the kitchen, you will play an integral role in menu development, kitchen operations, and ...
LinkedIn - 2 days ago
The Happy Crane - San Francisco , CA
The Sous Chef will be comfortable working under pressure in a fast moving and high volume environment, executing a range of daily tasks-ensuring a kitchen that produces exemplary food whilst ...
LinkedIn - 2 days ago
Sur La Table - Jacksonville , FL
The Resident Chef contributes to the success of a Sur La Table store by inspiring customers on all points of their culinary journey. The Resident Chef blends culinary talent, business acumen and ...
LinkedIn - 2 days ago
SkyBridge Luxury & Associates - Pittsfield , MA
Position Summary The Executive Chef will oversee all culinary operations at the property, including its signature restaurant, banquets, in-room dining, and lounge. This role requires a visionary ...
LinkedIn - 3 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 Columbia, SC. The base salary for Chef ranges from $43,219 to $57,978 with the average base salary of $49,722. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,586 to $58,740 with the average total cash compensation of $50,209.

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About Columbia, South Carolina    One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plai....More

Columbia, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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