Food Stylist Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Food Stylist make in Chicago, IL? The average Food Stylist salary in Chicago, IL is $77,792 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $69,857 and $87,720. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Natures Flavors - Orange , CA

As a Food Stylist at Nature's Flavors, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the visual appeal of food for various media projects. You will collaborate closely with our team of photographers ...

ZipRecruiter - 16 days ago

Photo & Video Stylist Internship

DEMDACO - Leawood , KS

Photo & Video Stylists are an essential part of the creative team, especially on shoots where the subject is food, fashion, baby, pets, home and various products that require strong visual ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 55 days ago

Brand Marketing Manager

Avocados from Mexico - Irving , TX

Own all aspects of the video production process including animatics, pre-and-post-production, logistics, budget management, product sourcing, talent usage, food styling and trafficking. * Monitor ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 21 days ago

Food and Beverage Manager (In-Room Dining and Pool)

The Inn at Mattei's Tavern - Los Olivos , CA

Be curious about the latest in food and beverage styling and design * Be aware of competitor offerings in the local market * Be an ambassador of Los Olivos, reach out in the community to foster ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 26 days ago

Freelance Content Producer/Director Posting - Food Video

TubeScience - Los Angeles , CA

Expertise in culinary visual production including hands-on experience in food prep, styling, lighting and cinematography * Has an awareness of what performs well on social media and performance ...

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PT Host / Server - Equipment Room

Equipment Room - Austin , TX

Previous experience as DJ, music stylist, playlist curation preferred * Ability to write routine ... Speak with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service, and to respond to complaints

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What does a Food Stylist do?

Common responsibilities of a Food Stylist

Develop, test and evaluate original clean recipes in the style of Food Network Kitchens for Food Network Magazine, cookbooks, Ad Sales, Digital (Food Network & Cooking Channel websites and social media).

October 29, 2022

Manage back kitchens and food for location shoots.

February 12, 2023

Demonstrated knowledge and experience of cooking techniques, food preparation, and food styling.

March 22, 2023

Manage prep crews of full-time and freelance stylists, culinary PAs and other support, and interns.

March 28, 2023

Produce compelling photographs and videos that are brand specific.

April 01, 2023

Manage culinary aspects of production, including participating in pre-production meetings, assessing recipes and breakdowns, creating detailed shopping lists, and ensuring that all relevant information shared with culinary team.

April 19, 2023

Plan, prepare, prop and style dishes for photography and videos.

May 07, 2023

Supervise and train interns and freelance stylists involved in shoots.

May 12, 2023

Assist with the preparation for video shoots (including brainstorming, writing grocery lists, shopping for groceries, prepping in advance and day of shoot).

May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Food Stylist in Chicago, IL

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69857

87720

77792

Average Total Cash Compensation

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71958

91359

80470

What is the average salary for Food Stylist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Food Stylist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Food Stylist ranges from $69,857 to $87,720 with the average base salary of $77,792. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,958 to $91,359 with the average total cash compensation of $80,470.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$77,792	$69,857 - $87,720
Bonus	$2,679	$2,101 - $3,640
Total Pay	$80,470	$71,958 - $91,359

* 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.

Food Stylist Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,250 - $88,213	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,250 - $88,213	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,170 - $88,113	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,223 - $88,180	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,223 - $88,180	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,651 - $86,205	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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