What are the main factors that influence a Culinary Chef's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Culinary Chef's salary?

A Culinary Chef's salary grows with experience: a Cook I (0-1 years)earns $35,706, a Cook II (1-3 years)earns $39,759, a Cook III (3-5 years)earns $44,784, a Culinary Chef (5+ years)earns $58,823,

What are the highest paying states for a Culinary Chef?

Culinary Chef salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Culinary Chef roles are District of Columbia $63,323, California $63,083, Massachusetts $62,242. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Culinary Chef roles make?

Salaries for Culinary Chef level roles vary by specialization: Culinary Director: $117,437; Senior Development Chef: $111,500; Culinary Manager: $98,662; Development Chef: $92,100; Executive Chef: $87,205.

Culinary Chef Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Culinary Chef make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Culinary Chef in Rhode Island is $59,296 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, a Culinary Chef's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,596
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,642 to $65,734
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,493

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Culinary Chef Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,734	$5,478	$1,264	$32
Average	$59,296	$4,941	$1,140	$29
25th Percentile	$53,642	$4,470	$1,032	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Culinary Chef Salaries

A Culinary Chef's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Culinary Chef Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Culinary Cheves. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $63,323.
California: $63,083.
Massachusetts: $62,242.

District of Columbia $63,323 California $63,083 Massachusetts $62,242 Washington $62,013 New Jersey $61,990 Alaska $61,910 Connecticut $61,121 New York $60,801

Hawaii $59,777 Rhode Island $59,296 Maryland $58,970 Minnesota $58,524 Colorado $58,353 Illinois $58,296 Oregon $58,078 Delaware $57,918

New Hampshire $57,817 Virginia $57,592 Pennsylvania $56,934 Nevada $56,603 North Dakota $56,494 Michigan $56,322 Wisconsin $56,260 Vermont $56,134

Texas $55,785 Maine $55,762 Arizona $55,728 Ohio $55,688 Georgia $55,161 Indiana $54,898 Wyoming $54,847 Utah $54,767

Iowa $54,733 Kansas $54,458 Louisiana $54,378 North Carolina $54,349 Missouri $54,338 Florida $54,115 Montana $53,995 Nebraska $53,880

Kentucky $53,817 South Carolina $53,589 Tennessee $53,446 Idaho $53,389 New Mexico $52,971 Oklahoma $52,880 Alabama $52,542 South Dakota $51,976

Arkansas $51,667 West Virginia $51,501 Mississippi $51,004

Top Paying Cities for Culinary Cheves

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $60,038
Albion: $59,530
Ashaway: $59,924

Adamsville, RI $60,038 Albion, RI $59,530 Ashaway, RI $59,924 Barrington, RI $59,374 Block Island, RI $59,704 Bradford, RI $59,888 Bristol, RI $59,602 Carolina, RI $59,789

Charlestown, RI $59,811 Chepachet, RI $59,692 Clayville, RI $59,525 Coventry, RI $59,528 West Greenwich, RI $59,692 East Greenwich, RI $59,488 Exeter, RI $59,676 Fiskeville, RI $59,373

Forestdale, RI $59,830 Foster, RI $59,660 Glendale, RI $59,835 Greene, RI $59,739 Greenville, RI $59,395 Harmony, RI $59,472 Harrisville, RI $59,809 Hope, RI $59,410

Hope Valley, RI $59,871 Hopkinton, RI $59,950 Jamestown, RI $59,750 Kenyon, RI $59,781 Little Compton, RI $60,029 Manville, RI $59,609 Mapleville, RI $59,703 Newport, RI $59,810

Middletown, RI $59,836 North Kingstown, RI $59,590 North Scituate, RI $59,473 Oakland, RI $59,768 Pascoag, RI $59,848 Pawtucket, RI $59,285 Central Falls, RI $59,311 Cumberland, RI $59,648

Lincoln, RI $59,371 Portsmouth, RI $59,804 Prudence Island, RI $59,681 Rockville, RI $59,941 Saunderstown, RI $59,714 Shannock, RI $59,785 Slatersville, RI $59,831 Slocum, RI $59,712

Tiverton, RI $59,986 Wakefield, RI $59,765 Kingston, RI $59,742 Narragansett, RI $59,781 Peace Dale, RI $59,757 Warren, RI $59,527 Warwick, RI $59,361 Westerly, RI $59,938

West Kingston, RI $59,761 West Warwick, RI $59,434 Wood River Junction, RI $59,846 Woonsocket, RI $59,833 North Smithfield, RI $59,697 Wyoming, RI $59,785 Providence, RI $59,268 Cranston, RI $59,276

North Providence, RI $59,283 East Providence, RI $59,272 Riverside, RI $59,291 Rumford, RI $59,282 Smithfield, RI $59,402 Johnston, RI $59,303

Culinary Chef Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Culinary Chef's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on June 01, 2026

$53,642

Average $59,296/year

$65,734

$4,470

Average $4,941/month

$5,478

$1,032

Average $1,140/week

$1,264

$26

Average $29/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,734	$5,478	$1,264	$32
Average	$59,296	$4,941	$1,140	$29
25th Percentile	$53,642	$4,470	$1,032	$26

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