What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Chef's salary?

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

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Chef?

Entry Level Chef salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Chef roles are District of Columbia $57,104, California $56,887, Massachusetts $56,129. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Chef roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Chef level roles vary by specialization: Management Level Chef: $86,251; Entry Level Actuary: $80,901; Entry Level Auditor: $67,701; Entry Level LPN: $65,823; Entry Level Animator: $63,503.

Entry Level Chef Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Level Chef make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Chef in Delaware is $52,230 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,160
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,203 to $64,232
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,984

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Entry Level Chef Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,232	$5,353	$1,235	$31
Average	$52,230	$4,352	$1,004	$25
25th Percentile	$43,203	$3,600	$831	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Chef Salaries

An Entry Level Chef's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

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

District of Columbia: $57,104.
California: $56,887.
Massachusetts: $56,129.

District of Columbia $57,104 California $56,887 Massachusetts $56,129 Washington $55,922 New Jersey $55,902 Alaska $55,830 Connecticut $55,118 New York $54,829

Hawaii $53,906 Rhode Island $53,473 Maryland $53,179 Minnesota $52,776 Colorado $52,622 Illinois $52,570 Oregon $52,374 Delaware $52,230

New Hampshire $52,139 Virginia $51,936 Pennsylvania $51,343 Nevada $51,043 North Dakota $50,945 Michigan $50,791 Wisconsin $50,734 Vermont $50,621

Texas $50,306 Maine $50,285 Arizona $50,254 Ohio $50,218 Georgia $49,744 Indiana $49,507 Wyoming $49,460 Utah $49,388

Iowa $49,357 Kansas $49,109 Louisiana $49,037 North Carolina $49,011 Missouri $49,001 Florida $48,800 Montana $48,692 Nebraska $48,589

Kentucky $48,532 South Carolina $48,325 Tennessee $48,197 Idaho $48,145 New Mexico $47,768 Oklahoma $47,686 Alabama $47,382 South Dakota $46,871

Arkansas $46,593 West Virginia $46,443 Mississippi $45,994

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level 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: $51,995
Little Creek: $52,375
Magnolia: $52,300

Lincoln, DE $51,995 Little Creek, DE $52,375 Magnolia, DE $52,300 Milford, DE $52,127 Marydel, DE $52,212 Millsboro, DE $51,776 Millville, DE $51,856 Milton, DE $51,946

Nassau, DE $51,984 Ocean View, DE $51,848 Rehoboth Beach, DE $51,947 Seaford, DE $51,976 Selbyville, DE $51,761 Smyrna, DE $52,411 Viola, DE $52,170 Woodside, DE $52,310

Bear, DE $52,189 Newark, DE $52,170 Claymont, DE $52,277 Delaware City, DE $52,222 Hockessin, DE $52,165 Kirkwood, DE $52,212 Middletown, DE $52,232 Montchanin, DE $52,177

New Castle, DE $52,185 Odessa, DE $52,258 Port Penn, DE $52,293 Rockland, DE $52,182 Saint Georges, DE $52,216 Townsend, DE $52,296 Winterthur, DE $52,188 Lewes, DE $51,966

Wilmington, DE $52,168 Dover, DE $52,375 Dover Afb, DE $52,099 Bethany Beach, DE $51,793 Bethel, DE $51,846 Bridgeville, DE $51,969 Camden Wyoming, DE $52,228 Cheswold, DE $52,358

Clayton, DE $52,360 Dagsboro, DE $51,757 Delmar, DE $51,674 Ellendale, DE $51,831 Felton, DE $52,122 Fenwick Island, DE $51,768 Frankford, DE $51,678 Frederica, DE $52,174

Georgetown, DE $51,737 Greenwood, DE $51,977 Harbeson, DE $51,792 Harrington, DE $52,056 Hartly, DE $52,218 Houston, DE $51,982 Kenton, DE $52,362 Laurel, DE $51,706

Yorklyn, DE $52,181

Entry Level Chef Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level 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 August 01, 2026

$43,203

Average $52,230/year

$64,232

$3,600

Average $4,352/month

$5,353

$831

Average $1,004/week

$1,235

$21

Average $25/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,232	$5,353	$1,235	$31
Average	$52,230	$4,352	$1,004	$25
25th Percentile	$43,203	$3,600	$831	$21

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