As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Chef De Partie in California is $61,902, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,190 weekly, or $5,159 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Chef De Partie in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Chef De Partie in California vary widely, spanning from $50,304 to $74,433. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($55,831) and 75th percentile ($68,461), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,433 per year. This $12,630 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, California Chef De Partie often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 83 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Chef De Partie job salary. 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
Chef De Partie Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chef De Partie Salary $50,304 CA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Chef De Partie Salary $55,831 CA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Chef De Partie Salary $61,902 CA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Chef De Partie Salary $68,461 CA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Chef De Partie Salary $74,433 CA August 01, 2026
25% $55,831 10% $50,304 90% $74,433 75% $68,461 $61,902 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Chef De Partie ?

A chef de partie, sta, or line cook is a chef in charge of a particular area of production in a restaurant. In large kitchens, each chef de partie might have several cooks or assistants. In most kitchens, however, the chef de partie is the only worker in that department. Line cooks are often divided into a hierarchy of their own, starting with "first cook", then "second cook", and so on as needed by the establishment....

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $59,576 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $63,336 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $63,502 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $61,498 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $60,085 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $63,341 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $60,995 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $59,727 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $72,139 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $70,152 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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    Cook III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Chef De Partie

    2 + years experience
    Associate's Degree

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