How much does a Private Chef make in San Jose, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Private Chef in San Jose, CA is $100,153. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $94,214 to $112,998, with most professionals earning between $88,806 and $124,693.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Private Chef Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Private Chef Salary $88,806 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Private Chef Salary $94,214 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Private Chef Salary $100,153 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Private Chef Salary $112,998 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Private Chef Salary $124,693 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25% $94,214 10% $88,806 90% $124,693 75% $112,998 $100,153 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Kitchen Manager

    3 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Private Chef


    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Private Chef in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Private Chef ranges from $94,214 to $112,998 with the average base salary of $100,153. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $94,214 to $112,998 with the average total cash compensation of $100,153.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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