What are the main factors that influence a Kitchen Crew's salary?

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

How does experience change a Kitchen Crew's salary?

A Kitchen Crew's salary grows with experience: starting around $31,861 for beginners, reaching about $32,989 at mid-level, and approach $33,244 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Kitchen Crew?

Kitchen Crew salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Kitchen Crew roles are District of Columbia $36,278, California $36,140, Massachusetts $35,659. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Kitchen Crew roles make?

Salaries for Kitchen Crew level roles vary by specialization: Kitchen Installer: $60,610; Kitchen Manager: $55,431; Kitchen Technician: $50,814; Kitchen Designer: $50,637; Kitchen: $45,129.

How do different companies affect a Kitchen Crew's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Kitchen Crew roles. Large, established industry leaders like Mskcc ($110,264) and Health Street ($108,691) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $86,641.

Kitchen Crew Salary in the United States

How much does a Kitchen Crew make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Kitchen Crew in the United States is $32,766 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $16.

However, a Kitchen Crew's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $37,150
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $30,547 to $35,061
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $28,527

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Kitchen Crew Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$35,061	$2,922	$674	$17
Average	$32,766	$2,730	$630	$16
25th Percentile	$30,547	$2,546	$587	$15

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Key Factors That Influence Kitchen Crew Salaries

A Kitchen Crew'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 Kitchen Crew Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Kitchen Crew'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): $31,861
Early Career (1-2 years): $32,287
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $32,989
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $33,084
Expert (over 8 years): $33,244

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Kitchen Crew	$31,861
Intermediate Level Kitchen Crew	$32,287
Senior Level Kitchen Crew	$32,989
Specialist Level Kitchen Crew	$33,084
Expert Level Kitchen Crew	$33,244

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How Do Kitchen Crew 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 Kitchen Crews. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $36,278.
California: $36,140.
Massachusetts: $35,659.

District of Columbia $36,278

California $36,140

Massachusetts $35,659

Washington $35,528

New Jersey $35,515

Alaska $35,469

Connecticut $35,017

New York $34,833

Hawaii $34,247

Rhode Island $33,971

Maryland $33,785

Minnesota $33,529

Colorado $33,431

Illinois $33,398

Oregon $33,273

Delaware $33,182

New Hampshire $33,124

Virginia $32,995

Pennsylvania $32,618

Nevada $32,428

North Dakota $32,366

Michigan $32,268

Wisconsin $32,232

Vermont $32,159

Texas $31,960

Maine $31,946

Arizona $31,927

Ohio $31,904

Georgia $31,602

Indiana $31,452

Wyoming $31,422

Utah $31,376

Iowa $31,357

Kansas $31,199

Louisiana $31,154

North Carolina $31,137

Missouri $31,131

Florida $31,003

Montana $30,934

Nebraska $30,868

Kentucky $30,832

South Carolina $30,701

Tennessee $30,619

Idaho $30,587

New Mexico $30,347

Oklahoma $30,295

Alabama $30,102

South Dakota $29,777

Arkansas $29,600

West Virginia $29,505

Mississippi $29,220

Top Paying Cities for Kitchen Crews

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:

San Jose: $41,327
San Francisco: $40,921
Oakland: $40,013

San Jose, CA $41,327

San Francisco, CA $40,921

Oakland, CA $40,013

New York, NY $37,972

Queens Village, NY $37,726

Paramus, NJ $37,464

Passaic, NJ $37,431

Bergenfield, NJ $37,399

Stamford, CT $37,350

Huntington, NY $37,317

Newark, NJ $37,104

Bridgeport, CT $37,038

New Brunswick, NJ $36,930

Vallejo, CA $36,861

Middlesex, NJ $36,842

Somerset, NJ $36,812

Petaluma, CA $36,737

Santa Cruz, CA $36,609

Boston, MA $36,543

Monterey, CA $36,380

Fairbanks, AK $36,357

Los Angeles, CA $36,294

Washington, DC $36,278

Seattle, WA $36,219

Santa Rosa, CA $36,213

Juneau, AK $36,118

Orange, CA $36,009

Anchorage, AK $35,950

Anaheim, CA $35,927

Santa Ana, CA $35,878

Nassau, NY $35,859

Long Beach, CA $35,846

Danbury, CT $35,836

Santa Maria, CA $35,724

Everett, WA $35,718

Bremerton, WA $35,557

Trenton, NJ $35,495

Sacramento, CA $35,482

San Diego, CA $35,465

Brockton, MA $35,452

Tacoma, WA $35,439

Santa Barbara, CA $35,393

Lowell, MA $35,262

New Suffolk, NY $35,249

Nashua, NH $35,210

Lompoc, CA $35,157

Ventura, CA $35,125

Stockton, CA $35,115

New Haven, CT $35,049

Atlantic City, NJ $34,964

Hartford, CT $34,892

Modesto, CA $34,876

Poughkeepsie, NY $34,804

New Britain, CT $34,787

Olympia, WA $34,741

Kennewick, WA $34,741

New London, CT $34,735

Norwich, CT $34,725

Lawrence, MA $34,709

Bakersfield, CA $34,617

Riverside, CA $34,571

New Bedford, MA $34,571

Richland, WA $34,538

Portsmouth, NH $34,512

Vineland, NJ $34,505

San Bernardino, CA $34,479

Boulder, CO $34,387

Worcester, MA $34,361

Portland, OR $34,332

Saint Paul, MN $34,292

Minneapolis, MN $34,292

Philadelphia, PA $34,247

Honolulu, HI $34,073

Springfield, MA $33,958

Providence, RI $33,955

Chicago, IL $33,860

Bellingham, WA $33,821

Baltimore, MD $33,785

Chico, CA $33,703

Wilmington, DE $33,647

Pittsfield, MA $33,614

Manchester, NH $33,552

Spokane, WA $33,408

Denver, CO $33,405

Albany, NY $33,251

Troy, NY $33,237

Schenectady, NY $33,169

Burlington, VT $33,097

Portland, ME $32,982

Salem, OR $32,956

Yakima, WA $32,949

Ann Arbor, MI $32,939

Rochester, MN $32,848

Fresno, CA $32,831

Reno, NV $32,831

Milwaukee, WI $32,802

Detroit, MI $32,769

Allentown, PA $32,759

Carson City, NV $32,756

Houston, TX $32,707

Colorado Springs, CO $32,703

Syracuse, NY $32,687

Eugene, OR $32,625

Bismarck, ND $32,585

Gary, IN $32,585

Galveston, TX $32,585

Springfield, OR $32,559

Medford, OR $32,481

Fort Collins, CO $32,467

Austin, TX $32,441

Mesa, AZ $32,372

Phoenix, AZ $32,366

Dallas, TX $32,356

Reading, PA $32,336

Saint Cloud, MN $32,323

Concord, NH $32,294

Madison, WI $32,281

Utica, NY $32,192

Raleigh, NC $32,166

Las Vegas, NV $32,163

Rochester, NY $32,140

Des Moines, IA $32,137

Atlanta, GA $32,084

Battle Creek, MI $32,074

Salt Lake City, UT $32,064

Lancaster, PA $32,015

Champaign, IL $32,009

Harrisburg, PA $31,969

Durham, NC $31,940

Kansas City, MO $31,937

Kansas City, KS $31,930

Fort Worth, TX $31,927

Boca Raton, FL $31,914

Cleveland, OH $31,910

Columbus, OH $31,904

Pittsburgh, PA $31,901

Richmond, VA $31,887

Indianapolis, IN $31,881

Cincinnati, OH $31,838

Petersburg, VA $31,789

Billings, MT $31,717

Lansing, MI $31,717

Huntsville, AL $31,717

Lebanon, PA $31,714

Dayton, OH $31,711

Pueblo, CO $31,711

Appleton, WI $31,701

Buffalo, NY $31,688

Racine, WI $31,671

Charlotte, NC $31,668

Saint Louis, MO $31,658

Springfield, IL $31,645

Elkhart, IN $31,638

York, PA $31,638

Gastonia, NC $31,635

Benton Harbor, MI $31,635

Beaumont, TX $31,616

Lorain, OH $31,609

Toledo, OH $31,596

Binghamton, NY $31,579

Rock Hill, SC $31,576

Rockford, IL $31,560

Fargo, ND $31,543

Elyria, OH $31,543

Flagstaff, AZ $31,521

Fort Lauderdale, FL $31,501

Miami, FL $31,481

Duluth, MN $31,429

Bangor, ME $31,386

Cedar Rapids, IA $31,350

Louisville, KY $31,334

Grand Rapids, MI $31,327

Hialeah, FL $31,324

Casper, WY $31,278

Scranton, PA $31,239

New Orleans, LA $31,229

Virginia Beach, VA $31,226

Akron, OH $31,209

Peoria, IL $31,167

Sarasota, FL $31,160

Green Bay, WI $31,137

Baton Rouge, LA $31,121

Charleston, SC $31,114

Nashville, TN $31,104

Jamestown, NY $31,098

Davenport, IA $31,098

Tucson, AZ $31,081

Cheyenne, WY $31,072

Saint Petersburg, FL $31,062

Tampa, FL $31,055

Omaha, NE $31,049

Port Arthur, TX $31,036

Evansville, IN $31,036

Bradenton, FL $31,022

Santa Fe, NM $30,963

Orlando, FL $30,931

Clearwater, FL $30,895

Canton, OH $30,826

La Crosse, WI $30,826

Grand Forks, ND $30,816

Albuquerque, NM $30,806

Tulsa, OK $30,806

Newport News, VA $30,803

High Point, NC $30,793

Ogden, UT $30,780

Corpus Christi, TX $30,754

Laramie, WY $30,734

Norfolk, VA $30,734

Rock Island, IL $30,714

Saginaw, MI $30,708

Jacksonville, FL $30,705

Salisbury, NC $30,698

Memphis, TN $30,692

Moline, IL $30,675

Fort Myers, FL $30,665

Waterloo, IA $30,623

Spartanburg, SC $30,590

Lincoln, NE $30,574

Fort Wayne, IN $30,567

Birmingham, AL $30,531

Cedar Falls, IA $30,524

Provo, UT $30,521

Springfield, OH $30,518

San Antonio, TX $30,511

Greensboro, NC $30,498

South Bend, IN $30,495

Winston Salem, NC $30,492

Boise, ID $30,482

Savannah, GA $30,459

Muskegon, MI $30,400

Lima, OH $30,361

Lake Charles, LA $30,347

Anderson, IN $30,341

Lexington, KY $30,331

Augusta, GA $30,321

Greenville, SC $30,321

Wichita, KS $30,292

Tuscaloosa, AL $30,292

Columbia, SC $30,262

Bloomington, IN $30,180

Roanoke, VA $30,161

Asheville, NC $30,118

Knoxville, TN $30,062

Shreveport, LA $30,059

Wilmington, NC $30,017

Frankfort, KY $29,954

Oklahoma City, OK $29,931

Chillicothe, OH $29,918

Longview, TX $29,915

Topeka, KS $29,905

Mobile, AL $29,856

Terre Haute, IN $29,843

Erie, PA $29,840

Altoona, PA $29,823

Melbourne, FL $29,813

Amarillo, TX $29,800

Killeen, TX $29,790

Fayetteville, AR $29,764

Sioux Falls, SD $29,741

Chattanooga, TN $29,722

Idaho Falls, ID $29,718

Gainesville, FL $29,650

Portsmouth, OH $29,633

Little Rock, AR $29,627

Lynchburg, VA $29,627

Lafayette, LA $29,614

Youngstown, OH $29,614

Temple, TX $29,600

Daytona Beach, FL $29,594

Clarksville, TN $29,591

Pensacola, FL $29,587

Hopkinsville, KY $29,489

Charleston, WV $29,486

Florence, SC $29,469

Sioux City, IA $29,450

Macon, GA $29,355

Tallahassee, FL $29,351

Fayetteville, NC $29,345

Waco, TX $29,338

Wichita Falls, TX $29,338

Pine Bluff, AR $29,325

Vincennes, IN $29,263

Lubbock, TX $29,250

Great Falls, MT $29,230

Alamogordo, NM $29,227

Abilene, TX $29,201

Rapid City, SD $29,158

Monroe, LA $29,158

Albany, GA $29,138

Huntington, WV $29,135

Jackson, MS $29,132

Greenville, MS $29,129

Parkersburg, WV $29,096

Montgomery, AL $29,089

Johnstown, PA $29,083

Springfield, MO $29,057

Biloxi, MS $29,040

Sumter, SC $28,971

Columbus, GA $28,968

Twin Falls, ID $28,948

Pascagoula, MS $28,906

Kingsport, TN $28,821

Gulfport, MS $28,811

Alexandria, LA $28,703

Fort Smith, AR $28,621

El Paso, TX $28,532

Helena, MT $28,490

Las Cruces, NM $28,385

Harlingen, TX $28,293

Pocatello, ID $28,264

Florence, AL $28,254

Brownsville, TX $28,247

Dothan, AL $28,195

Mcallen, TX $28,178

Columbus, MS $27,936

Altus, OK $27,785

Lawton, OK $27,723

Pierre, SD $27,605

What Skills Can Increase a Kitchen Crew's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Commitment (Mentioned in 6.26% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
Food Service (Mentioned in 5.1% Job Postings): The foodservice or catering industry includes the businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home.
Work Ethic (Mentioned in 2.19% Job Postings): A belief that work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue or value to strengthen character and individual abilities. A set of values centered on importance of work and manifested by determination or desire to work hard.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Commitment	6.26%
Food Service	5.1%
Work Ethic	2.19%

What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Kitchen Crew's salary.

Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
WFM: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Food Safety: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Commitment	$34,404	5%
WFM	$33,749	3%
Food Safety	$33,421	2%
Innovation	$33,421	2%
Dedication	$33,421	2%
Customer Service	$33,421	2%

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Kitchen Crew Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Kitchen Crew'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 January 01, 2026

$30,547

Average $32,766/year

$35,061

$2,546

Average $2,730/month

$2,922

$587

Average $630/week

$674

$15

Average $16/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$35,061	$2,922	$674	$17
Average	$32,766	$2,730	$630	$16
25th Percentile	$30,547	$2,546	$587	$15

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Salary Trends for Kitchen Crew

Salaries for a Kitchen Crew can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $33,638 in 2023 to around $32,903 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Kitchen Crew salary trends, .

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