Restaurant Chef Salary in Wilmington, DE

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How much does a Restaurant Chef make in Wilmington, DE?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Restaurant Chef in Wilmington, DE is $44,503. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $37,533 to a high of $54,495, with most professionals earning between $40,855 and $49,733.

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Average Salary Range for Restaurant Chef in Wilmington, DE

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
40855
49733
44503

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
41052
50155
44717
What is the average salary for Restaurant Chef in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Restaurant Chef in Wilmington, DE. The base salary for Restaurant Chef ranges from $40,855 to $49,733 with the average base salary of $44,503. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,052 to $50,155 with the average total cash compensation of $44,717.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $44,503 $40,855 - $49,733
Bonus $214 $197 - $422
Total Pay $44,717 $41,052 - $50,155
* 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.

Restaurant Chef Salary Near Wilmington, DE

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE New Castle, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,129 - $50,067 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Newark, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,098 - $50,029 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Delaware City, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,098 - $50,029 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Bear, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,082 - $50,010 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Middletown, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,103 - $50,036 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,051 - $49,971 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
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About Wilmington, Delaware    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.0 square miles (44 km2). Of that, 10.9 square miles (28 km2) is land and....More

Wilmington, Delaware  area prices were up 1.0% from a year ago

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