As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cake Decorator in the US is $27,757, equivalent to $13 per hour, $534 weekly, or $2,313 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Cake Decorator in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Cake Decorator in the US vary widely, spanning from $23,444 to $31,522. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($25,500) and 75th percentile ($29,728), while top earners (90th percentile) make $31,522 per year. This $4,228 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Foodservice, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Cake Decorator often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Cake Decorator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $23,444 US January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $25,500 US January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $27,757 US January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $29,728 US January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $31,522 US January 01, 2026
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What is a Cake Decorator ?

Cake decorating is one of the sugar arts that uses icing or frosting and other edible decorative elements to make plain cakes more visually interesting. Alternatively, cakes can be molded and sculpted to resemble three-dimensional persons, places and things. Cakes are decorated to mark a special celebration (such as a birthday or wedding). They can also mark national or religious holidays, or be used to promote commercial enterprises. However, cakes may be baked and decorated for almost any social occasion....

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    Cake Decorator

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Food Services Team Lead

    2 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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25500
29728
27757

Average Total Cash Compensation

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26994
33912
30016
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cake Decorator in the United States. The base salary for Cake Decorator ranges from $25,500 to $29,728 with the average base salary of $27,757. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $26,994 to $33,912 with the average total cash compensation of $30,016.

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