Chef Salary in Newark, New Jersey

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How much does a Chef make in Newark, NJ? The average Chef salary in Newark, NJ is $60,611 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $52,684 and $70,675. 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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Event Chef
Private Listing - New York , NY
NYC-based hospitality group is seeking an Event Sous Chef to oversee one of its culinary operations with a strong focus on events. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring high-quality food ...
Culinary Agents - Today
Chef de Cuisine
The Kingsway - New Orleans , LA
Chef de Cuisine - The Kingsway New Orleans, LA The Kingsway, a fine dining Asian dining experience from the acclaimed and James Beard-nominated team behind Saffron NOLA, is seeking a visionary and ...
Culinary Agents - Today
Chef de Cuisine
Trillium Brewing Company - Canton , MA
Chef de Cuisine Position Summary: Trillium seeks an accomplished and innovative Chef de Cuisine to lead our kitchen operations and inspire culinary excellence. In this pivotal role, you will oversee ...
Culinary Agents - Today
Sous Chef
Circa 1886 Restaurant - Charleston , SC
PM Sous Chef Fine Dining Restaurant seeks candidates passionate about cooking who want to be part of a great team! We are offering an exciting opportunity for growth and creative freedom! This ...
Culinary Agents - 1 day ago
Chef de Cuisine
Bedford Post Tavern - Bedford , NY
About This Role The Chef de Cuisine serves as a leader in ensuring that the culinary and operating standards of Sunday Hospitality are met. In the absence of the Executive Chef, the CDC is ...
Culinary Agents - 1 day ago
Executive Sous Chef
Coast Guard House - Narragansett , RI
Executive Sous Chef - The Coast Guard House Restaurant The iconic Coast Guard House Restaurant, located in Narragansett, RI, is seeking an exceptional Executive Sous Chef to join our culinary team
ZipRecruiter - 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 Newark, NJ. The base salary for Chef ranges from $52,684 to $70,675 with the average base salary of $60,611. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,131 to $71,603 with the average total cash compensation of $61,204.

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About Newark, New Jersey    Newark (/ˈnjuːərk/,[24] locally /njʊərk/)[25] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County.[26] As one of th....More

Newark, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

Chef Salary in popular cities: Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth

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