As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Garde Manger in Chicago, IL is $46,686, equivalent to $22 per hour, $898 weekly, or $3,891 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Garde Manger in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Garde Manger in Chicago, IL vary widely, spanning from $40,995 to $53,758. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,707) and 75th percentile ($50,388), while top earners (90th percentile) make $53,758 per year. This $6,681 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, Chicago Garde Manger often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Chicago currently ranks 249 statewide for Garde Manger 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
Garde Manger Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Garde Manger Salary $40,995 Chicago, IL September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Garde Manger Salary $43,707 Chicago, IL September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Garde Manger Salary $46,686 Chicago, IL September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Garde Manger Salary $50,388 Chicago, IL September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Garde Manger Salary $53,758 Chicago, IL September 01, 2026
25% $43,707 10% $40,995 90% $53,758 75% $50,388 $46,686 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Garde Manger ?

A garde manger (French for "keeper of the food") is a cool, well-ventilated area where cold dishes (such as salads, hors d'œuvres, appetizers, canapés, pâtés and terrines) are prepared and other foods are stored under refrigeration. The person in charge of this area is known as the chef garde manger or pantry chef. Larger hotels and restaurants may have garde manger staff to perform additional duties, such as creating decorative elements of buffet presentation like ice carving and edible centerpieces made from materials such as cheese, Thai fruit and vegetable carvings, butter, salt dough or t...

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    Garde Manger

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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