What are the main factors that influence an Executive Chef/Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Executive Chef/Manager?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Executive Chef/Manager roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change An Executive Chef/Manager's salary?

An Executive Chef/Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $83,786 for beginners, reaching about $85,131 at mid-level, and approach $88,156 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Executive Chef/Manager?

Executive Chef/Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Executive Chef/Manager roles are District of Columbia $96,068, California $95,703, Massachusetts $94,428. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Executive Chef/Manager roles make?

Salaries for Executive Chef/Manager level roles vary by specialization: Design Executive: $586,820; Exploration Executive: $475,060; Land Executive: $323,200; Advertising Executive: $275,800; Logistic Executive: $214,801.

Executive Chef/Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does an Executive Chef/Manager make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Executive Chef/Manager in Delaware is $87,868 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

However, an Executive Chef/Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,540
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,942 to $97,642
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,815

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Executive Chef/Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,642	$8,137	$1,878	$47
Average	$87,868	$7,322	$1,690	$42
25th Percentile	$78,942	$6,579	$1,518	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Executive Chef/Manager Salaries

An Executive Chef/Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Executive Chef/Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Executive Chef/Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $83,786
Early Career (1-2 years): $84,190
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $85,131
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $86,208
Expert (over 8 years): $88,156

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Executive Chef/Manager	$83,786
Intermediate Level Executive Chef/Manager	$84,190
Senior Level Executive Chef/Manager	$85,131
Specialist Level Executive Chef/Manager	$86,208
Expert Level Executive Chef/Manager	$88,156

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How Do Executive Chef/Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Executive Chef/Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $96,068.
California: $95,703.
Massachusetts: $94,428.

District of Columbia $96,068 California $95,703 Massachusetts $94,428 Washington $94,081 New Jersey $94,046 Alaska $93,925 Connecticut $92,727 New York $92,241

Hawaii $90,688 Rhode Island $89,960 Maryland $89,465 Minnesota $88,788 Colorado $88,528 Illinois $88,441 Oregon $88,111 Delaware $87,868

New Hampshire $87,716 Virginia $87,374 Pennsylvania $86,376 Nevada $85,873 North Dakota $85,708 Michigan $85,448 Wisconsin $85,352 Vermont $85,161

Texas $84,632 Maine $84,597 Arizona $84,545 Ohio $84,485 Georgia $83,686 Indiana $83,287 Wyoming $83,209 Utah $83,088

Iowa $83,036 Kansas $82,619 Louisiana $82,498 North Carolina $82,454 Missouri $82,437 Florida $82,098 Montana $81,916 Nebraska $81,743

Kentucky $81,647 South Carolina $81,300 Tennessee $81,083 Idaho $80,997 New Mexico $80,363 Oklahoma $80,224 Alabama $79,712 South Dakota $78,853

Arkansas $78,385 West Virginia $78,133 Mississippi $77,378

Top Paying Cities for Executive Chef/Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $87,473
Little Creek: $88,113
Magnolia: $87,986

Lincoln, DE $87,473 Little Creek, DE $88,113 Magnolia, DE $87,986 Milford, DE $87,695 Marydel, DE $87,839 Millsboro, DE $87,106 Millville, DE $87,240 Milton, DE $87,391

Nassau, DE $87,455 Ocean View, DE $87,225 Rehoboth Beach, DE $87,393 Seaford, DE $87,442 Selbyville, DE $87,081 Smyrna, DE $88,174 Viola, DE $87,768 Woodside, DE $88,004

Bear, DE $87,801 Newark, DE $87,768 Claymont, DE $87,947 Delaware City, DE $87,855 Hockessin, DE $87,760 Kirkwood, DE $87,839 Middletown, DE $87,873 Montchanin, DE $87,780

New Castle, DE $87,793 Odessa, DE $87,916 Port Penn, DE $87,975 Rockland, DE $87,789 Saint Georges, DE $87,845 Townsend, DE $87,980 Winterthur, DE $87,799 Lewes, DE $87,425

Wilmington, DE $87,764 Dover, DE $88,113 Dover Afb, DE $87,649 Bethany Beach, DE $87,134 Bethel, DE $87,224 Bridgeville, DE $87,429 Camden Wyoming, DE $87,865 Cheswold, DE $88,084

Clayton, DE $88,087 Dagsboro, DE $87,073 Delmar, DE $86,933 Ellendale, DE $87,197 Felton, DE $87,688 Fenwick Island, DE $87,092 Frankford, DE $86,940 Frederica, DE $87,775

Georgetown, DE $87,040 Greenwood, DE $87,443 Harbeson, DE $87,133 Harrington, DE $87,577 Hartly, DE $87,849 Houston, DE $87,452 Kenton, DE $88,091 Laurel, DE $86,988

Yorklyn, DE $87,786

Executive Chef/Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Executive Chef/Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Executive Chef/Manager positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Executive Chef/Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Executive Chef/Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$109,836	$53.0	25%
Internet	$105,442	$51.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$105,442	$51.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$103,685	$50.0	18%
Software & Networking	$101,049	$49.0	15%

Executive Chef/Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Executive Chef/Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$78,942

Average $87,868/year

$97,642

$6,579

Average $7,322/month

$8,137

$1,518

Average $1,690/week

$1,878

$38

Average $42/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,642	$8,137	$1,878	$47
Average	$87,868	$7,322	$1,690	$42
25th Percentile	$78,942	$6,579	$1,518	$38

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