As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chef in Washington, DC ranges from $56,760 (25th percentile) to $77,219 (75th percentile), with a median annual salary of $65,362 and an hourly rate of $31. A Chef's salary is shaped by several key factors, including experience level, specific skills, industry differences, company size, and more. Below, we'll explore how each of these influences compensation.
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Last Updated on August 01, 2025An entry-level Chef with under 1 year experience makes about $62,538. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Chef makes around $63,180. After 2-4 years, the Chef pay rises to about $64,078. Those senior Chef with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $65,716, and those Chef having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $69,256 on average.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Chef | $62,538 |
| Intermediate Level Chef | $63,180 |
| Senior Level Chef | $64,078 |
| Specialist Level Chef | $65,716 |
| Expert Level Chef | $69,256 |
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| Skills | Demand Percentage |
|---|---|
| Presentation | 8.53% |
| Food Service | 2.44% |
| Food Handling | 1.35% |
| Skill | Salary | Salary % Increase |
|---|---|---|
|
Instructing
|
$73,860 |
13%
|
|
Production Orders
|
$73,206 |
12%
|
|
Customer Satisfaction
|
$72,552 |
11%
|
|
Coaching
|
$71,245 |
9%
|
|
SOP
|
$71,245 |
9%
|
|
Procurement
|
$71,245 |
9%
|
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