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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Culinary Specialist?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Culinary Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Culinary Specialist's salary?

A Culinary Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $36,531 for beginners, reaching about $37,392 at mid-level, and approach $39,412 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Culinary Specialist?

Culinary Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Culinary Specialist roles are District of Columbia $41,674, California $41,516, Massachusetts $40,963. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Culinary Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Culinary Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Director Of Culinary: $122,063; Culinary Director: $117,464; Culinary Manager: $98,696; Culinary Coordinator: $88,624; Culinary Supervisor: $66,972.

Culinary Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Culinary Specialist make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Culinary Specialist in Delaware is $38,117 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $46,525
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $34,292 to $42,518
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,810

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Culinary Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,518	$3,543	$818	$20
Average	$38,117	$3,176	$733	$18
25th Percentile	$34,292	$2,858	$659	$16

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Key Factors That Influence Culinary Specialist Salaries

A Culinary Specialist'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 Experience Level Affects Culinary Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Culinary Specialist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $36,531
Early Career (1-2 years): $36,818
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $37,392
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $38,247
Expert (over 8 years): $39,412

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Culinary Specialist	$36,531
Intermediate Level Culinary Specialist	$36,818
Senior Level Culinary Specialist	$37,392
Specialist Level Culinary Specialist	$38,247
Expert Level Culinary Specialist	$39,412

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How Do Culinary Specialist 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 Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $41,674.
California: $41,516.
Massachusetts: $40,963.

District of Columbia $41,674 California $41,516 Massachusetts $40,963 Washington $40,812 New Jersey $40,797 Alaska $40,744 Connecticut $40,225 New York $40,014

Hawaii $39,340 Rhode Island $39,024 Maryland $38,810 Minnesota $38,516 Colorado $38,403 Illinois $38,366 Oregon $38,223 Delaware $38,117

New Hampshire $38,051 Virginia $37,903 Pennsylvania $37,470 Nevada $37,251 North Dakota $37,180 Michigan $37,067 Wisconsin $37,026 Vermont $36,943

Texas $36,713 Maine $36,698 Arizona $36,676 Ohio $36,649 Georgia $36,303 Indiana $36,130 Wyoming $36,096 Utah $36,043

Iowa $36,021 Kansas $35,840 Louisiana $35,787 North Carolina $35,768 Missouri $35,761 Florida $35,614 Montana $35,535 Nebraska $35,460

Kentucky $35,418 South Carolina $35,268 Tennessee $35,174 Idaho $35,136 New Mexico $34,861 Oklahoma $34,801 Alabama $34,579 South Dakota $34,206

Arkansas $34,003 West Virginia $33,894 Mississippi $33,567

Top Paying Cities for Culinary Specialists

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:

Lincoln: $37,945
Little Creek: $38,223
Magnolia: $38,168

Lincoln, DE $37,945 Little Creek, DE $38,223 Magnolia, DE $38,168 Milford, DE $38,042 Marydel, DE $38,104 Millsboro, DE $37,786 Millville, DE $37,845 Milton, DE $37,910

Nassau, DE $37,938 Ocean View, DE $37,838 Rehoboth Beach, DE $37,911 Seaford, DE $37,932 Selbyville, DE $37,775 Smyrna, DE $38,250 Viola, DE $38,073 Woodside, DE $38,176

Bear, DE $38,088 Newark, DE $38,073 Claymont, DE $38,151 Delaware City, DE $38,111 Hockessin, DE $38,070 Kirkwood, DE $38,104 Middletown, DE $38,119 Montchanin, DE $38,079

New Castle, DE $38,084 Odessa, DE $38,138 Port Penn, DE $38,163 Rockland, DE $38,082 Saint Georges, DE $38,107 Townsend, DE $38,166 Winterthur, DE $38,087 Lewes, DE $37,925

Wilmington, DE $38,072 Dover, DE $38,223 Dover Afb, DE $38,022 Bethany Beach, DE $37,798 Bethel, DE $37,837 Bridgeville, DE $37,927 Camden Wyoming, DE $38,116 Cheswold, DE $38,211

Clayton, DE $38,212 Dagsboro, DE $37,772 Delmar, DE $37,711 Ellendale, DE $37,826 Felton, DE $38,039 Fenwick Island, DE $37,780 Frankford, DE $37,714 Frederica, DE $38,076

Georgetown, DE $37,758 Greenwood, DE $37,933 Harbeson, DE $37,798 Harrington, DE $37,991 Hartly, DE $38,109 Houston, DE $37,936 Kenton, DE $38,214 Laurel, DE $37,735

Yorklyn, DE $38,081

Culinary Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Culinary Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Culinary Specialist positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Culinary Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Culinary Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$49,552	$24.0	30%
Software & Networking	$47,646	$23.0	25%
Construction	$45,741	$22.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$43,835	$21.0	15%
Business Services	$41,929	$20.0	10%

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

Understanding how a Culinary Specialist'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.

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$34,292

Average $38,117/year

$42,518

$2,858

Average $3,176/month

$3,543

$659

Average $733/week

$818

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Average $18/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,518	$3,543	$818	$20
Average	$38,117	$3,176	$733	$18
25th Percentile	$34,292	$2,858	$659	$16

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