As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Chef De Partie in California is $61,853, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,189 weekly, or $5,154 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Chef De Partie in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Chef De Partie in California vary widely, spanning from $50,229 to $74,484. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($55,769) and 75th percentile ($68,464), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,484 per year. This $12,695 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 $50,229 CA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Chef De Partie Salary $55,769 CA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Chef De Partie Salary $61,853 CA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Chef De Partie Salary $68,464 CA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Chef De Partie Salary $74,484 CA April 01, 2026
25% $55,769 10% $50,229 90% $74,484 75% $68,464 $61,853 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 $61,225 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $62,488 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $64,317 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $61,179 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $59,759 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $63,475 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $61,307 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $58,204 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $71,364 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $71,201 Date Updated April 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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