Chef Instructor Salary in Lexington, Kentucky

How much does a Chef Instructor make in Lexington, KY?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chef Instructor in Lexington, KY is $93,954. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $71,404 to a high of $120,789, with most professionals earning between $82,150 and $108,001.

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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 Lexington, KY

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

82150

108001

93954

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

84200

112597

96617

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 Lexington, KY. The base salary for Chef Instructor ranges from $82,150 to $108,001 with the average base salary of $93,954. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $84,200 to $112,597 with the average total cash compensation of $96,617.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$93,954	$82,150 - $108,001
Bonus	$2,663	$2,049 - $4,596
Total Pay	$96,617	$84,200 - $112,597

* 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 Lexington, KY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Richmond, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,020 - $107,829	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Frankfort, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,755 - $106,166	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Louisville, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,855 - $110,242	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Covington, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,382 - $113,563	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Cincinnati, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,382 - $113,563	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Hamilton, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,028 - $113,099	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY

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About Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington, consolidated with Fayette County and often denoted as Lexington-Fayette, is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 60th-largest city in the United States. By land area, Lexington is the 28th largest city in the United States. Known as the "Horse Capital of the World," it is the heart of the state's Bluegrass region. It has a nonpartisan mayor-council form of government, with 12 council districts and three members elected at large, with the highest vote-getter designated vice mayor. In the 2017 U.S. Census Estimate, the city's population was 321,959, anchoring a metropolitan are...

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