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

A Regional Executive Chef's salary grows with experience: starting around $84,375 for beginners, reaching about $85,727 at mid-level, and approach $88,770 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Regional Executive Chef?

Regional Executive Chef salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Regional Executive Chef roles are District of Columbia $96,737, California $96,370, Massachusetts $95,086. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Regional Executive Chef roles make?

Salaries for Regional Executive Chef level roles vary by specialization: Group Executive Chef: $90,263; Executive Sous Chef: $89,762; Executive Chef, Banquets: $88,496; Corporate Executive Chef: $87,459; Executive Chef: $87,188.

Regional Executive Chef Salary in Delaware

How much does a Regional Executive Chef make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Regional Executive Chef in Delaware is $88,480 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $107,284
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,505 to $98,323
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,333

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Regional Executive Chef Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,323	$8,194	$1,891	$47
Average	$88,480	$7,373	$1,702	$43
25th Percentile	$79,505	$6,625	$1,529	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Regional Executive Chef Salaries

A Regional Executive 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 Experience Level Affects Regional Executive Chef Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Regional Executive Chef'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): $84,375
Early Career (1-2 years): $84,781
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $85,727
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $86,810
Expert (over 8 years): $88,770

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Regional Executive Chef	$84,375
Intermediate Level Regional Executive Chef	$84,781
Senior Level Regional Executive Chef	$85,727
Specialist Level Regional Executive Chef	$86,810
Expert Level Regional Executive Chef	$88,770

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How Do Regional Executive 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 Regional Executive Cheves. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $96,737.
California: $96,370.
Massachusetts: $95,086.

District of Columbia $96,737 California $96,370 Massachusetts $95,086 Washington $94,736 New Jersey $94,701 Alaska $94,579 Connecticut $93,373 New York $92,884

Hawaii $91,320 Rhode Island $90,586 Maryland $90,088 Minnesota $89,407 Colorado $89,144 Illinois $89,057 Oregon $88,725 Delaware $88,480

New Hampshire $88,327 Virginia $87,982 Pennsylvania $86,978 Nevada $86,471 North Dakota $86,305 Michigan $86,043 Wisconsin $85,947 Vermont $85,754

Texas $85,221 Maine $85,187 Arizona $85,134 Ohio $85,073 Georgia $84,269 Indiana $83,867 Wyoming $83,789 Utah $83,666

Iowa $83,614 Kansas $83,194 Louisiana $83,072 North Carolina $83,028 Missouri $83,011 Florida $82,670 Montana $82,487 Nebraska $82,312

Kentucky $82,216 South Carolina $81,866 Tennessee $81,648 Idaho $81,561 New Mexico $80,923 Oklahoma $80,783 Alabama $80,268 South Dakota $79,403

Arkansas $78,931 West Virginia $78,677 Mississippi $77,917

Top Paying Cities for Regional Executive 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:

Lincoln: $91,573
Little Creek: $90,726
Magnolia: $91,102

Lincoln, DE $91,573 Little Creek, DE $90,726 Magnolia, DE $91,102 Milford, DE $91,573 Marydel, DE $90,385 Millsboro, DE $91,573 Millville, DE $92,185 Milton, DE $91,573

Nassau, DE $91,573 Ocean View, DE $92,185 Rehoboth Beach, DE $92,185 Seaford, DE $90,612 Selbyville, DE $92,185 Smyrna, DE $90,280 Viola, DE $91,102 Woodside, DE $90,839

Bear, DE $89,616 Newark, DE $89,651 Claymont, DE $89,721 Delaware City, DE $89,651 Hockessin, DE $89,721 Kirkwood, DE $89,651 Middletown, DE $90,097 Montchanin, DE $89,721

New Castle, DE $89,721 Odessa, DE $90,219 Port Penn, DE $89,407 Rockland, DE $89,721 Saint Georges, DE $89,651 Townsend, DE $90,088 Winterthur, DE $89,721 Lewes, DE $91,573

Wilmington, DE $89,721 Dover, DE $90,682 Dover Afb, DE $90,892 Bethany Beach, DE $92,185 Bethel, DE $90,612 Bridgeville, DE $91,573 Camden Wyoming, DE $90,778 Cheswold, DE $90,472

Clayton, DE $90,245 Dagsboro, DE $92,185 Delmar, DE $90,612 Ellendale, DE $91,573 Felton, DE $91,573 Fenwick Island, DE $92,185 Frankford, DE $92,185 Frederica, DE $91,573

Georgetown, DE $91,573 Greenwood, DE $91,573 Harbeson, DE $91,573 Harrington, DE $91,573 Hartly, DE $90,202 Houston, DE $91,573 Kenton, DE $90,245 Laurel, DE $90,612

Yorklyn, DE $89,721

Regional Executive Chef Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Regional Executive 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 January 01, 2026

$79,505

Average $88,480/year

$98,323

$6,625

Average $7,373/month

$8,194

$1,529

Average $1,702/week

$1,891

$38

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,323	$8,194	$1,891	$47
Average	$88,480	$7,373	$1,702	$43
25th Percentile	$79,505	$6,625	$1,529	$38

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