Culinary Instructor Salary in the United States

Culinary Instructor Salary

How much does a Culinary Instructor make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Culinary Instructor in the United States is $50,381. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $43,739 to $58,719, with most professionals earning between $37,692 and $66,310.

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Culinary Instructor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Culinary Instructor Salary $37,692 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Culinary Instructor Salary $43,739 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Culinary Instructor Salary $50,381 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Culinary Instructor Salary $58,719 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Culinary Instructor Salary $66,310 US April 01, 2025
25% $43,739 10% $37,692 90% $66,310 75% $58,719 $50,381 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Cook III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Culinary Instructor

    2 + years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    3 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

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43739
58719
50381

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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59479
50858
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Culinary Instructor in the United States. The base salary for Culinary Instructor ranges from $43,739 to $58,719 with the average base salary of $50,381. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,111 to $59,479 with the average total cash compensation of $50,858.
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