Chef Instructor Salary in Reading, Pennsylvania

How much does a Chef Instructor make in Reading, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chef Instructor in Reading, PA is $99,854. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $75,893 to a high of $128,364, with most professionals earning between $87,312 and $114,777.

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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 Reading, PA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

87312

114777

99854

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

89494

119669

102687

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 Reading, PA. The base salary for Chef Instructor ranges from $87,312 to $114,777 with the average base salary of $99,854. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $89,494 to $119,669 with the average total cash compensation of $102,687.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$99,854	$87,312 - $114,777
Bonus	$2,832	$2,182 - $4,892
Total Pay	$102,687	$89,494 - $119,669

* 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 Reading, PA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Allentown, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,453 - $116,277	COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Lancaster, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,445 - $113,637	COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Bethlehem, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,453 - $116,277	COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,674 - $119,197	COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Lebanon, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,631 - $112,567	COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Doylestown, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,549 - $125,605	COMPARE TO Reading, PA

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About Reading, Pennsylvania

Reading (/ˈrɛdɪŋ/ RED-ing; Pennsylvania German: Reddin) is a city in and the county seat of Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. With a population of 87,575, it is the fifth-largest city in Pennsylvania. Located in the southeastern part of the state, it is the principal city of the Greater Reading Area, and is furthermore included in the Philadelphia-Reading-Camden PA-NJ-DE-MD Combined Statistical Area. The city, which is approximately halfway between the state's most populous city, Philadelphia, and the state capital, Harrisburg (as well as about halfway between Allentown and Lancaster)...

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