Culinary Chef Salary in Charlotte, North Carolina

How much does a Culinary Chef make in Charlotte, NC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Culinary Chef in Charlotte, NC is $52,029. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $45,224 to $60,668, with most professionals earning between $39,029 and $68,533.

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Demonstrates knowledge of HACCP, basic food temperatures, proper food handling and good judgment of quantity, quality and production.

August 07, 2022

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

January 04, 2023

Develop positive customer relations through proactive interactions with team members, guests, contractors, and suppliers.

March 03, 2023

Participates in the development, planning, scheduling, conducting, and monitoring of in-service training programs, on-the-job training, and orientation programs for departmental staff.

March 24, 2023

Assist the Chef with overall culinary direction and development of the team, while promoting teamwork and a fun work environment.

May 03, 2023

Manages the selection, training, development, and performance of assigned staff.

May 06, 2023

Create an enjoyable and productive work environment by leading by example and taking a proactive position and encouraging an open line of communication regarding kitchen operations, safety and sanitation, and human resources issues.

May 07, 2023

Collaborates with the dietician or appropriate staff members regarding initial and ongoing clinical nutritional assessments and menu planning according to nutritional needs and adjusting for special menus.

May 12, 2023

Plan menus, schedule production, create purchase orders for food, assure all food is safe and fresh, and prepare menu items according the BSRG standards to meet and exceed guest expectations.

May 13, 2023

Attends work and shows up for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.

May 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Culinary Chef in Charlotte, NC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

45224

60668

52029

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

45608

61465

52538

What is the average salary for Culinary Chef in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Culinary Chef in Charlotte, NC. The base salary for Culinary Chef ranges from $45,224 to $60,668 with the average base salary of $52,029. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,608 to $61,465 with the average total cash compensation of $52,538.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$52,029	$45,224 - $60,668
Bonus	$509	$384 - $797
Total Pay	$52,538	$45,608 - $61,465

* 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.

Culinary Chef Salary Near Charlotte, NC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Concord, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,699 - $59,963	COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Kannapolis, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,136 - $59,208	COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Gastonia, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,732 - $61,349	COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,891 - $61,562	COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Salisbury, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,245 - $59,354	COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Hickory, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,235 - $60,683	COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC

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About Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte (/ˈʃɑːrlət/) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located in the Piedmont, it is the county seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2017, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population was 859,035, making it the 17th-most populous city in the United States. The Charlotte metropolitan area's population ranks 22nd in the U.S., and had a 2016 population of 2,474,314. The Charlotte metropolitan area is part of a sixteen-county market region or combined statistical area with a 2016 census-estimated population of 2,632,249. Between 2004 and 2014, Charlotte was ranked as...

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