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

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

An Executive Chef/Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $85,767 for beginners, reaching about $87,146 at mid-level, and approach $90,243 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 $96,057, California $95,692, Massachusetts $94,417. 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: $585,870; Exploration Executive: $474,240; Land Executive: $322,900; Advertising Executive: $275,700; Logistic Executive: $214,801.

Executive Chef/Manager Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Executive Chef/Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Executive Chef/Manager in Rhode Island is $89,949 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,059
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,804 to $99,952
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,478

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Executive Chef/Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,952	$8,329	$1,922	$48
Average	$89,949	$7,496	$1,730	$43
25th Percentile	$80,804	$6,734	$1,554	$39

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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): $85,767
Early Career (1-2 years): $86,181
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,146
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $88,248
Expert (over 8 years): $90,243

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Executive Chef/Manager	$85,767
Intermediate Level Executive Chef/Manager	$86,181
Senior Level Executive Chef/Manager	$87,146
Specialist Level Executive Chef/Manager	$88,248
Expert Level Executive Chef/Manager	$90,243

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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: $96,057.
California: $95,692.
Massachusetts: $94,417.

District of Columbia $96,057 California $95,692 Massachusetts $94,417 Washington $94,070 New Jersey $94,035 Alaska $93,914 Connecticut $92,717 New York $92,231

Hawaii $90,678 Rhode Island $89,949 Maryland $89,455 Minnesota $88,778 Colorado $88,518 Illinois $88,431 Oregon $88,101 Delaware $87,858

New Hampshire $87,706 Virginia $87,364 Pennsylvania $86,366 Nevada $85,863 North Dakota $85,698 Michigan $85,438 Wisconsin $85,342 Vermont $85,151

Texas $84,622 Maine $84,587 Arizona $84,535 Ohio $84,475 Georgia $83,677 Indiana $83,277 Wyoming $83,199 Utah $83,078

Iowa $83,026 Kansas $82,609 Louisiana $82,488 North Carolina $82,445 Missouri $82,427 Florida $82,089 Montana $81,907 Nebraska $81,733

Kentucky $81,638 South Carolina $81,291 Tennessee $81,074 Idaho $80,987 New Mexico $80,354 Oklahoma $80,215 Alabama $79,703 South Dakota $78,844

Arkansas $78,376 West Virginia $78,124 Mississippi $77,369

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:

Adamsville: $91,424
Albion: $89,906
Ashaway: $91,771

Adamsville, RI $91,424 Albion, RI $89,906 Ashaway, RI $91,771 Barrington, RI $89,906 Block Island, RI $91,294 Bradford, RI $91,710 Bristol, RI $89,819 Carolina, RI $90,964

Charlestown, RI $91,060 Chepachet, RI $89,732 Clayville, RI $89,819 Coventry, RI $89,732 West Greenwich, RI $89,671 East Greenwich, RI $89,793 Exeter, RI $91,710 Fiskeville, RI $89,906

Forestdale, RI $89,819 Foster, RI $89,671 Glendale, RI $89,671 Greene, RI $90,678 Greenville, RI $89,906 Harmony, RI $89,880 Harrisville, RI $89,732 Hope, RI $89,906

Hope Valley, RI $91,771 Hopkinton, RI $91,797 Jamestown, RI $90,877 Kenyon, RI $91,684 Little Compton, RI $91,389 Manville, RI $89,906 Mapleville, RI $89,671 Newport, RI $90,895

Middletown, RI $91,276 North Kingstown, RI $89,645 North Scituate, RI $89,880 Oakland, RI $89,758 Pascoag, RI $89,706 Pawtucket, RI $89,906 Central Falls, RI $89,906 Cumberland, RI $89,906

Lincoln, RI $89,906 Portsmouth, RI $90,530 Prudence Island, RI $89,732 Rockville, RI $91,797 Saunderstown, RI $90,929 Shannock, RI $91,658 Slatersville, RI $89,819 Slocum, RI $90,929

Tiverton, RI $91,450 Wakefield, RI $90,834 Kingston, RI $90,851 Narragansett, RI $90,869 Peace Dale, RI $90,834 Warren, RI $89,880 Warwick, RI $89,906 Westerly, RI $91,823

West Kingston, RI $90,903 West Warwick, RI $89,906 Wood River Junction, RI $91,710 Woonsocket, RI $89,819 North Smithfield, RI $89,880 Wyoming, RI $91,684 Providence, RI $89,906 Cranston, RI $89,906

North Providence, RI $89,906 East Providence, RI $89,906 Riverside, RI $89,906 Rumford, RI $89,906 Smithfield, RI $89,906 Johnston, RI $89,906

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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$80,804

Average $89,949/year

$99,952

$6,734

Average $7,496/month

$8,329

$1,554

Average $1,730/week

$1,922

$39

Average $43/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,952	$8,329	$1,922	$48
Average	$89,949	$7,496	$1,730	$43
25th Percentile	$80,804	$6,734	$1,554	$39

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