Hourly Wage for Sushi Chef Salary in the United States

Sushi Chef Salary in the United States

How much does a Sushi Chef make hourly?

As of April 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Sushi Chef in the United States is $18. While Salary.com is seeing that Sushi Chef salary in the US can go up to $20 or down to $15, but most earn between $16 and $19. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Sushi Chef in the United States.

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Sushi Chef Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Sushi Chef Salary $15 US April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Sushi Chef Salary $16 US April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Sushi Chef Salary $18 US April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Sushi Chef Salary $19 US April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Sushi Chef Salary $20 US April 01, 2026
25% $16 10% $15 90% $20 75% $19 $18 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    1 - 3 years experience
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Average Hourly Wage

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Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Sushi Chef in the United States. The average hourly rate for Sushi Chef ranges from $16 to $19 with the average hourly pay of $18. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $20 to $24 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $22.
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