Advanced Culinary Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does an Advanced Culinary Assistant make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Advanced Culinary Assistant in the United States is $34,889 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, an Advanced Culinary Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $40,218
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,667 to $37,679
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,643
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Advanced Culinary Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $37,679 $3,140 $725 $18
Average $34,889 $2,907 $671 $17
25th Percentile $32,667 $2,722 $628 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Advanced Culinary Assistant Salaries

An Advanced Culinary Assistant'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Advanced Culinary Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Advanced Culinary Assistant'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): $33,957
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $34,023
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $34,889
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $36,038
  • Expert (over 8 years): $36,120
Levels Salary
Entry Level Advanced Culinary Assistant$33,957
Intermediate Level Advanced Culinary Assistant$34,023
Senior Level Advanced Culinary Assistant$34,889
Specialist Level Advanced Culinary Assistant$36,038
Expert Level Advanced Culinary Assistant$36,120
$33,957 0 yr
$34,023 < 2 yrs
$34,889 2-4 yrs
$36,038 5-8 yrs
$36,120 > 8 yrs
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How Do Advanced Culinary Assistant 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 Advanced Culinary Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $38,630.
  • California: $38,483.
  • Massachusetts: $37,970.

Top Paying Cities for Advanced Culinary Assistants

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: $44,006
  • San Francisco: $43,524
  • Oakland: $42,607

What Skills Can Increase an Advanced Culinary Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 9.79% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Foodservice (Mentioned in 3.76% Job Postings): The foodservice or catering industry includes the businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home. It includes restaurants, school and hospital cafeterias, catering operations, and many other formats.
  • Safety Standards (Mentioned in 1.74% Job Postings): Safety standards are designed to ensure the safety of products, activities and processes, etc. They may be advisory or compulsory and are normally laid down by an advisory or regulatory body that may be either voluntary or statutory.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 9.79%
Foodservice 3.76%
Safety Standards 1.74%
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 an Advanced Culinary Assistant's salary.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • WFM: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Collaboration
$37,681
8%
WFM
$37,332
7%
Leadership
$36,634
5%
Honesty and Integrity
$36,634
5%
Team Management
$36,634
5%
Foodservice
$36,285
4%
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Advanced Culinary Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Advanced Culinary Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Advanced Culinary Assistant positions in Financial Services or Software & Networking typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Advanced Culinary Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Advanced Culinary Assistant

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities$45,356$22.030%
Aerospace & Defense$43,612$21.025%
MFG Nondurable$41,867$20.020%
Healthcare$40,123$19.015%
Business Services$38,378$18.010%

How Education impacts an Advanced Culinary Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Advanced Culinary Assistants enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Advanced Culinary Assistant with a No Diploma is between $33,458 and $35,114).

Advanced Culinary Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Advanced Culinary Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 6.1%
High School 53.0%
Associates 30.3%
Bachelors 10.6%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Advanced Culinary Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Advanced Culinary Assistant'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Advanced Culinary Assistant

Salaries for an Advanced Culinary Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $33,987 in 2023 to around $33,208 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Advanced Culinary Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Advanced Culinary Assistant Over Time

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$33,847
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  • Topgolf

    Columbus, OH

    Topgolf | Columbus, OH

    Kitchen Manager. Supervise and lead kitchen staff, including cooks, prep chefs, and dishwashers. Ensure the kitchen operates smoothly, meeting food safety ... more

    3 Days Ago

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    Columbus, OH

    True Food Kitchen | Columbus, OH

    House Key Hourly Partner. The Heart of House Key Hourly partners with the Management team to assist with the daily operating procedures to include staff su... more

    3 Days Ago

  • Delaware North

    Columbus, OH

    Delaware North | Columbus, OH

    The Opportunity. Delaware North Sportservice is hiring part-time Culinary Supervisors to join our team at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Our ideal Cul... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Cozymeal, Inc.

    Columbus, OH

    Cozymeal, Inc. | Columbus, OH

    Culinary Instructors Wanted. Cozymeal is looking for enthusiastic Culinary Instructors in Columbus, OH ready to teach cooking classes. With so much culinar... more

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  • CSC Generation

    Columbus, OH

    CSC Generation | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. With over 58 stores and the largest avocational cooking program in the US. Sur La Table. offers an unsurpassed selection ... more

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  • Gecko Hospitality

    Columbus, OH

    Gecko Hospitality | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Position. Executive Culinary Kitchen Manager. Location. Columbus, OH. Base Salary. $75,000 - $78,000. About Us. We are a ... more

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FAQ about Advanced Culinary Assistant

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Advanced Culinary Assistant?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Advanced Culinary Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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