Culinary Chef Salary in Reading, Pennsylvania

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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Culinary Chef in Reading, PA is $52,962. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $46,037 to $61,749, with most professionals earning between $39,732 and $69,750.

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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 Reading, PA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

46037

61749

52962

Average Total Cash Compensation

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46433

62565

53479

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 Reading, PA. The base salary for Culinary Chef ranges from $46,037 to $61,749 with the average base salary of $52,962. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,433 to $62,565 with the average total cash compensation of $53,479.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$52,962	$46,037 - $61,749
Bonus	$517	$396 - $816
Total Pay	$53,479	$46,433 - $62,565

* 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 Reading, PA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Allentown, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,639 - $62,556	COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Lancaster, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,580 - $61,136	COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Bethlehem, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,639 - $62,556	COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,809 - $64,127	COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Lebanon, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,151 - $60,561	COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Doylestown, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,380 - $67,575	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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