Chef Instructor Salary in Gary, Indiana

How much does a Chef Instructor make in Gary, IN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chef Instructor in Gary, IN is $100,623. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $76,477 to a high of $129,352, with most professionals earning between $87,984 and $115,661.

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Participates in development and support of their discipline by recommending books and materials, revising curricula, and recommending teaching assignments when appropriate.

November 19, 2022

Provides students with a written course syllabus that should include items specified by the college and/or Dallas County Community College System.

November 26, 2022

Prepare, review, and revise course guides, syllabi, and appropriate curriculum materials for courses offered at the Institute, along with other relevant educational materials.

December 03, 2022

Plan and direct each 12-week training session of CKA including program development, lesson planning, classroom instruction, and material development following the already established accredited curriculum.

February 03, 2023

Assures that classes are conducted in a manner that complies with principles of food safety and sanitation.

February 12, 2023

Evaluate and document student performance using established methods, rubrics, and criteria.

February 27, 2023

Maintains positive program relations with the broader community including the media, other non-profit or state or federal agencies, and appropriate private sector businesses and organizations.

April 13, 2023

Demonstrated ability to interact in a collaborative manner with other departments and teams.

April 20, 2023

Develops and maintains overall program satisfaction by cultivating and maintaining relationships with students, potential employers, professional associations, customers and agency co-workers alike.

May 05, 2023

Attend commencements, meetings, and faculty orientation as required.

May 09, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Chef Instructor in Gary, IN

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

87984

115661

100623

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

90183

120590

103478

What is the average salary for Chef Instructor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chef Instructor in Gary, IN. The base salary for Chef Instructor ranges from $87,984 to $115,661 with the average base salary of $100,623. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $90,183 to $120,590 with the average total cash compensation of $103,478.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$100,623	$87,984 - $115,661
Bonus	$2,854	$2,199 - $4,929
Total Pay	$103,478	$90,183 - $120,590

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Chef Instructor Salary Near Gary, IN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Hammond, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,984 - $115,661	COMPARE TO Gary, IN 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,320 - $120,046	COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Tinley Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,258 - $117,336	COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Chicago, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,426 - $120,185	COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Orland Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,400 - $117,522	COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,426 - $120,185	COMPARE TO Gary, IN

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About Gary, Indiana

Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States, 25 miles (40 km) from downtown Chicago, Illinois. Gary is adjacent to the Indiana Dunes National Park and borders southern Lake Michigan. Gary was named after lawyer Elbert Henry Gary, who was the founding chairman of the United States Steel Corporation. The city is known for its large steel mills, and as the birthplace of the Jackson 5 music group. The population of Gary was 80,294 at the 2010 census, making it the ninth-largest city in the state of Indiana. It was a prosperous city from the 1920s through the mid-1960s due to its booming ...

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