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 Hawaii

How much does an Entry Level Chef make in Hawaii?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Chef in Hawaii is $53,906 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,572
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,589 to $66,294
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,107

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Entry Level Chef Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,294	$5,524	$1,275	$32
Average	$53,906	$4,492	$1,037	$26
25th Percentile	$44,589	$3,716	$857	$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:

Aiea: $53,614
Anahola: $52,911
Captain Cook: $52,858

Aiea, HI $53,614 Anahola, HI $52,911 Captain Cook, HI $52,858 Eleele, HI $53,018 Ewa Beach, HI $53,567 Kapolei, HI $53,524 Haiku, HI $52,950 Hakalau, HI $52,832

Haleiwa, HI $53,421 Hana, HI $52,824 Hanalei, HI $52,842 Hanamaulu, HI $52,949 Hanapepe, HI $53,016 Hauula, HI $53,502 Hawaii National Park, HI $52,893 Hawi, HI $52,981

Hilo, HI $52,944 Princeville, HI $52,938 Holualoa, HI $52,879 Honaunau, HI $52,788 Honokaa, HI $52,856 Honomu, HI $52,939 Hoolehua, HI $52,788 Kaaawa, HI $53,520

Kahuku, HI $53,405 Kahului, HI $53,072 Kailua, HI $53,597 Ocean View, HI $52,923 Waikoloa, HI $52,918 Keauhou, HI $52,879 Kailua Kona, HI $52,943 Kalaheo, HI $52,955

Kalaupapa, HI $52,739 Kamuela, HI $52,883 Kaneohe, HI $53,586 Kapaa, HI $53,013 Kaumakani, HI $53,041 Kaunakakai, HI $52,851 Keaau, HI $52,980 Kealakekua, HI $52,952

Kealia, HI $52,970 Kekaha, HI $52,917 Kihei, HI $53,018 Kilauea, HI $52,939 Kapaau, HI $52,899 Koloa, HI $52,963 Kualapuu, HI $52,835 Kunia, HI $53,507

Kurtistown, HI $52,953 Lahaina, HI $52,964 Laie, HI $53,452 Lanai City, HI $52,835 Laupahoehoe, HI $52,968 Lawai, HI $53,041 Lihue, HI $52,949 Makawao, HI $52,991

Makaweli, HI $52,832 Maunaloa, HI $52,708 Mountain View, HI $52,925 Naalehu, HI $52,819 Ninole, HI $52,783 Ookala, HI $52,800 Paauilo, HI $52,865 Pahala, HI $52,833

Pahoa, HI $52,903 Paia, HI $52,966 Papaaloa, HI $52,975 Papaikou, HI $52,866 Pearl City, HI $53,575 Pepeekeo, HI $52,968 Puunene, HI $53,072 Volcano, HI $52,893

Wahiawa, HI $53,483 Pukalani, HI $52,991 Mililani, HI $53,548 Kula, HI $52,882 Waialua, HI $53,392 Waianae, HI $53,441 Wailuku, HI $52,990 Waimanalo, HI $53,587

Waimea, HI $53,036 Waipahu, HI $53,552 Honolulu, HI $53,633 J B P H H, HI $53,623 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $53,512 Schofield Barracks, HI $53,497 Fort Shafter, HI $53,633 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $53,633

Camp H M Smith, HI $53,621 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $53,569 Wake Island, HI $53,633

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

$44,589

Average $53,906/year

$66,294

$3,716

Average $4,492/month

$5,524

$857

Average $1,037/week

$1,275

$21

Average $26/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,294	$5,524	$1,275	$32
Average	$53,906	$4,492	$1,037	$26
25th Percentile	$44,589	$3,716	$857	$21

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Entry Level Chef Salary in Hawaii

How much does an Entry Level Chef make in Hawaii?

Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Chef Salaries

How Do Entry Level Chef Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Cheves

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

Salaries of jobs related to Entry Level Chef

Find Your Next Entry Level Chef Job

Cost of Living In Hawaii

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