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

An Executive Sous Chef's salary grows with experience: starting around $86,685 for beginners, reaching about $88,079 at mid-level, and approach $91,209 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Executive Sous Chef?

Executive Sous Chef salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Executive Sous Chef roles are District of Columbia $99,395, California $99,018, Massachusetts $97,699. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Executive Sous Chef roles make?

Salaries for Executive Sous Chef level roles vary by specialization: Executive Sous Chef - Casino: $89,605; Chef: $59,084; Kitchen Supervisor/Sous Chef: $57,227; Hotel Sous Chef: $56,519; Sous Chef: $55,721.

Executive Sous Chef Salary in Delaware

How much does an Executive Sous Chef make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Executive Sous Chef in Delaware is $90,912 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $110,226
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,669 to $101,022
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,254

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Executive Sous Chef Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,022	$8,418	$1,943	$49
Average	$90,912	$7,576	$1,748	$44
25th Percentile	$81,669	$6,806	$1,571	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Executive Sous Chef Salaries

An Executive Sous Chef'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 Sous Chef Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Executive Sous Chef'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): $86,685
Early Career (1-2 years): $87,103
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,079
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $89,193
Expert (over 8 years): $91,209

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Executive Sous Chef	$86,685
Intermediate Level Executive Sous Chef	$87,103
Senior Level Executive Sous Chef	$88,079
Specialist Level Executive Sous Chef	$89,193
Expert Level Executive Sous Chef	$91,209

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How Do Executive Sous Chef 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 Sous Cheves. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $99,395.
California: $99,018.
Massachusetts: $97,699.

District of Columbia $99,395 California $99,018 Massachusetts $97,699 Washington $97,340 New Jersey $97,304 Alaska $97,178 Connecticut $95,939 New York $95,437

Hawaii $93,830 Rhode Island $93,076 Maryland $92,564 Minnesota $91,864 Colorado $91,594 Illinois $91,504 Oregon $91,163 Delaware $90,912

New Hampshire $90,754 Virginia $90,400 Pennsylvania $89,368 Nevada $88,847 North Dakota $88,677 Michigan $88,407 Wisconsin $88,309 Vermont $88,111

Texas $87,564 Maine $87,528 Arizona $87,474 Ohio $87,411 Georgia $86,585 Indiana $86,172 Wyoming $86,091 Utah $85,966

Iowa $85,912 Kansas $85,481 Louisiana $85,355 North Carolina $85,310 Missouri $85,292 Florida $84,942 Montana $84,754 Nebraska $84,574

Kentucky $84,475 South Carolina $84,116 Tennessee $83,892 Idaho $83,802 New Mexico $83,147 Oklahoma $83,003 Alabama $82,473 South Dakota $81,585

Arkansas $81,100 West Virginia $80,840 Mississippi $80,059

Top Paying Cities for Executive Sous Cheves

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: $94,090
Little Creek: $93,219
Magnolia: $93,605

Lincoln, DE $94,090 Little Creek, DE $93,219 Magnolia, DE $93,605 Milford, DE $94,090 Marydel, DE $92,869 Millsboro, DE $94,090 Millville, DE $94,718 Milton, DE $94,090

Nassau, DE $94,090 Ocean View, DE $94,718 Rehoboth Beach, DE $94,718 Seaford, DE $93,102 Selbyville, DE $94,718 Smyrna, DE $92,761 Viola, DE $93,605 Woodside, DE $93,336

Bear, DE $92,079 Newark, DE $92,115 Claymont, DE $92,187 Delaware City, DE $92,115 Hockessin, DE $92,187 Kirkwood, DE $92,115 Middletown, DE $92,573 Montchanin, DE $92,187

New Castle, DE $92,187 Odessa, DE $92,698 Port Penn, DE $91,864 Rockland, DE $92,187 Saint Georges, DE $92,115 Townsend, DE $92,564 Winterthur, DE $92,187 Lewes, DE $94,090

Wilmington, DE $92,187 Dover, DE $93,174 Dover Afb, DE $93,390 Bethany Beach, DE $94,718 Bethel, DE $93,102 Bridgeville, DE $94,090 Camden Wyoming, DE $93,273 Cheswold, DE $92,959

Clayton, DE $92,725 Dagsboro, DE $94,718 Delmar, DE $93,102 Ellendale, DE $94,090 Felton, DE $94,090 Fenwick Island, DE $94,718 Frankford, DE $94,718 Frederica, DE $94,090

Georgetown, DE $94,090 Greenwood, DE $94,090 Harbeson, DE $94,090 Harrington, DE $94,090 Hartly, DE $92,681 Houston, DE $94,090 Kenton, DE $92,725 Laurel, DE $93,102

Yorklyn, DE $92,187

Executive Sous Chef Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Executive Sous Chef'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

$81,669

Average $90,912/year

$101,022

$6,806

Average $7,576/month

$8,418

$1,571

Average $1,748/week

$1,943

$39

Average $44/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,022	$8,418	$1,943	$49
Average	$90,912	$7,576	$1,748	$44
25th Percentile	$81,669	$6,806	$1,571	$39

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