What are the main factors that influence a Regional Chef'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 Regional Chef?

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

How does experience change A Regional Chef's salary?

A Regional Chef's salary grows with experience: starting around $84,211 for beginners, reaching about $85,563 at mid-level, and approach $88,603 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Regional Chef?

Regional Chef salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Regional Chef roles are District of Columbia $96,555, California $96,188, Massachusetts $94,906. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Regional Chef roles make?

Salaries for Regional Chef level roles vary by specialization: Development Chef: $92,100; Regional Executive Chef: $87,391; Head Chef: $87,300; Executive Chef: $87,208; Pastry Chef: $69,623.

Regional Chef Salary in Delaware

How much does a Regional Chef make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Regional Chef in Delaware is $88,314 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $107,080
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,342 to $98,136
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,174

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Regional Chef Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,136	$8,178	$1,887	$47
Average	$88,314	$7,359	$1,698	$42
25th Percentile	$79,342	$6,612	$1,526	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Regional Chef Salaries

A Regional 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 Regional Chef Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Regional 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): $84,211
Early Career (1-2 years): $84,616
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $85,563
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $86,645
Expert (over 8 years): $88,603

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Regional Chef	$84,211
Intermediate Level Regional Chef	$84,616
Senior Level Regional Chef	$85,563
Specialist Level Regional Chef	$86,645
Expert Level Regional Chef	$88,603

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

District of Columbia: $96,555.
California: $96,188.
Massachusetts: $94,906.

District of Columbia $96,555 California $96,188 Massachusetts $94,906 Washington $94,558 New Jersey $94,523 Alaska $94,401 Connecticut $93,197 New York $92,709

Hawaii $91,148 Rhode Island $90,415 Maryland $89,918 Minnesota $89,238 Colorado $88,976 Illinois $88,889 Oregon $88,558 Delaware $88,314

New Hampshire $88,160 Virginia $87,817 Pennsylvania $86,814 Nevada $86,308 North Dakota $86,142 Michigan $85,881 Wisconsin $85,785 Vermont $85,593

Texas $85,061 Maine $85,026 Arizona $84,974 Ohio $84,913 Georgia $84,110 Indiana $83,709 Wyoming $83,631 Utah $83,509

Iowa $83,456 Kansas $83,038 Louisiana $82,916 North Carolina $82,872 Missouri $82,855 Florida $82,514 Montana $82,331 Nebraska $82,157

Kentucky $82,061 South Carolina $81,712 Tennessee $81,494 Idaho $81,407 New Mexico $80,770 Oklahoma $80,631 Alabama $80,116 South Dakota $79,253

Arkansas $78,782 West Virginia $78,529 Mississippi $77,770

Top Paying Cities for Regional 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: $87,916
Little Creek: $88,560
Magnolia: $88,432

Lincoln, DE $87,916 Little Creek, DE $88,560 Magnolia, DE $88,432 Milford, DE $88,139 Marydel, DE $88,284 Millsboro, DE $87,547 Millville, DE $87,682 Milton, DE $87,834

Nassau, DE $87,898 Ocean View, DE $87,667 Rehoboth Beach, DE $87,836 Seaford, DE $87,885 Selbyville, DE $87,522 Smyrna, DE $88,621 Viola, DE $88,212 Woodside, DE $88,450

Bear, DE $88,246 Newark, DE $88,212 Claymont, DE $88,393 Delaware City, DE $88,301 Hockessin, DE $88,205 Kirkwood, DE $88,284 Middletown, DE $88,318 Montchanin, DE $88,225

New Castle, DE $88,238 Odessa, DE $88,362 Port Penn, DE $88,421 Rockland, DE $88,233 Saint Georges, DE $88,290 Townsend, DE $88,426 Winterthur, DE $88,244 Lewes, DE $87,868

Wilmington, DE $88,209 Dover, DE $88,560 Dover Afb, DE $88,093 Bethany Beach, DE $87,575 Bethel, DE $87,666 Bridgeville, DE $87,872 Camden Wyoming, DE $88,310 Cheswold, DE $88,531

Clayton, DE $88,533 Dagsboro, DE $87,514 Delmar, DE $87,374 Ellendale, DE $87,639 Felton, DE $88,132 Fenwick Island, DE $87,533 Frankford, DE $87,381 Frederica, DE $88,219

Georgetown, DE $87,481 Greenwood, DE $87,886 Harbeson, DE $87,574 Harrington, DE $88,021 Hartly, DE $88,294 Houston, DE $87,895 Kenton, DE $88,538 Laurel, DE $87,428

Yorklyn, DE $88,231

Regional Chef Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Regional Chef 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, Regional Chef positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Regional Chef as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Regional Chef

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$110,392	$53.0	25%
Internet	$105,976	$51.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$105,976	$51.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$104,210	$50.0	18%
Software & Networking	$101,561	$49.0	15%

Regional Chef Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Regional 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 July 01, 2026

$79,342

Average $88,314/year

$98,136

$6,612

Average $7,359/month

$8,178

$1,526

Average $1,698/week

$1,887

$38

Average $42/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,136	$8,178	$1,887	$47
Average	$88,314	$7,359	$1,698	$42
25th Percentile	$79,342	$6,612	$1,526	$38

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