How much does a Private Chef make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Private Chef in Washington, DC is $87,917. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $82,703 to $99,193, with most professionals earning between $77,956 and $109,459.

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 $77,956 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Private Chef Salary $82,703 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Private Chef Salary $87,917 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Private Chef Salary $99,193 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Private Chef Salary $109,459 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25% $82,703 10% $77,956 90% $109,459 75% $99,193 $87,917 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 Washington, DC. The base salary for Private Chef ranges from $82,703 to $99,193 with the average base salary of $87,917. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $82,703 to $99,193 with the average total cash compensation of $87,917.

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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