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Line Chef salary
Average line chef salary
$12.81
How much does a line chef make?
The average line chef salary in the United States is $26,651. Line chef salaries typically range between $18,000 and $37,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for line chefs is $12.81 per hour.
Line chef salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Line chefs earn the highest average salary in New Hampshire.
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Where can a Line Chef earn more?
Line Chef Salaries By Experience Level
Line Chef salary estimates from across the web
Average line chef salary by state
Highest paying states for line chefs
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | $37,968 | $18.25 |
| 2 | Alaska | $40,803 | $19.62 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $41,787 | $20.09 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $36,638 | $17.61 |
| 5 | Maine | $35,072 | $16.86 |
| 6 | Illinois | $35,978 | $17.30 |
| 7 | Ohio | $31,179 | $14.99 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $40,255 | $19.35 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $37,534 | $18.05 |
| 10 | Indiana | $29,640 | $14.25 |
| 11 | Nevada | $29,397 | $14.13 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $37,498 | $18.03 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $34,106 | $16.40 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $32,667 | $15.71 |
| 15 | New York | $35,842 | $17.23 |
| 16 | Washington | $37,515 | $18.04 |
| 17 | Montana | $28,295 | $13.60 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $29,600 | $14.23 |
| 19 | Colorado | $28,208 | $13.56 |
| 20 | California | $31,289 | $15.04 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $25,731 | $12.37 |
| 22 | Wyoming | $28,946 | $13.92 |
| 23 | Arizona | $25,565 | $12.29 |
| 24 | Kentucky | $24,556 | $11.81 |
| 25 | Oregon | $29,185 | $14.03 |
| 26 | Connecticut | $28,424 | $13.67 |
| 27 | District of Columbia | $32,680 | $15.71 |
| 28 | Iowa | $25,297 | $12.16 |
| 29 | South Dakota | $27,923 | $13.42 |
| 30 | Texas | $23,923 | $11.50 |
| 31 | Oklahoma | $23,201 | $11.15 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $30,080 | $14.46 |
| 33 | Vermont | $28,362 | $13.64 |
| 34 | Missouri | $25,279 | $12.15 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $24,373 | $11.72 |
| 36 | Delaware | $27,579 | $13.26 |
| 37 | Maryland | $28,028 | $13.47 |
| 38 | Alabama | $24,379 | $11.72 |
| 39 | Florida | $22,164 | $10.66 |
| 40 | Georgia | $23,647 | $11.37 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $22,435 | $10.79 |
| 42 | Virginia | $25,450 | $12.24 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $24,807 | $11.93 |
| 44 | Utah | $21,707 | $10.44 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $19,787 | $9.51 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $19,410 | $9.33 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $22,378 | $10.76 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $20,986 | $10.09 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $18,248 | $8.77 |
| 50 | Idaho | $18,215 | $8.76 |
| 51 | Kansas | $20,666 | $9.94 |
Highest paying cities for line chefs
The highest-paying cities for line chefs are Chicopee, MA, Rochester, NY, and Novi, MI.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicopee, MA | $40,183 | $19.32 |
| 2 | Rochester, NY | $38,082 | $18.31 |
| 3 | Novi, MI | $37,848 | $18.20 |
| 4 | Edison, NJ | $37,479 | $18.02 |
| 5 | Philadelphia, PA | $36,573 | $17.58 |
| 6 | Chicago, IL | $36,342 | $17.47 |
| 7 | Saint Paul, MN | $34,058 | $16.37 |
| 8 | Cleveland, OH | $33,166 | $15.95 |
| 9 | Santa Rosa, CA | $32,834 | $15.79 |
| 10 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $30,166 | $14.50 |
| 11 | Portland, OR | $29,395 | $14.13 |
| 12 | Las Vegas, NV | $29,020 | $13.95 |
| 13 | Denver, CO | $28,279 | $13.60 |
| 14 | Rockville, MD | $27,802 | $13.37 |
| 15 | Alexandria, VA | $26,923 | $12.94 |
| 16 | Charlotte, NC | $25,521 | $12.27 |
| 17 | Plano, TX | $24,026 | $11.55 |
| 18 | Duluth, GA | $23,814 | $11.45 |
| 19 | Orlando, FL | $22,209 | $10.68 |
| 20 | Little Rock, AR | $20,845 | $10.02 |
Line Chef salary details
A line chef's salary ranges from $18,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $37,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a line chef's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
| 75th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
| Average | $26,651 | $2,221 | $13 |
| 25th Percentile | $22,000 | $1,833 | $11 |
| 10th Percentile | $18,000 | $1,500 | $9 |
Highest paying line chef jobs
The highest paying types of line chefs are executive chef, chef de cuisine, and private chef.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Service Coordinator | $32,085 | $2,674 | $15.43 | 79,537 |
| Chef De Cuisine | $51,926 | $4,327 | $24.96 | 18,300 |
| Chef De Partie | $39,938 | $3,328 | $19.20 | 18,913 |
| Chef/Catering | $47,693 | $3,974 | $22.93 | 20,512 |
| Line Cook, Prep Cook | $32,982 | $2,748 | $15.86 | 164,756 |
| Pastry Chef | $44,879 | $3,740 | $21.58 | 18,844 |
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Which companies pay line chefs the most?
Line chef salaries at Syracuse University and Dartmouth are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average line chef salary at companies like Woodfield Country Club and Catholic Health Care System are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syracuse University | $45,043 | $21.66 |
| 2 | Dartmouth | $43,035 | $20.69 |
| 3 | Woodfield Country Club | $34,971 | $16.81 |
| 4 | Catholic Health Care System | $34,675 | $16.67 |
| 5 | Yale University | $33,920 | $16.31 |
| 6 | Brown University | $33,900 | $16.30 |
| 7 | Mount Sinai Health System | $33,846 | $16.27 |
| 8 | Highmark | $32,522 | $15.64 |
| 9 | Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center | $32,325 | $15.54 |
| 10 | Northwell Health | $31,524 | $15.16 |
| 11 | Napa County, California | $30,420 | $14.63 |
| 12 | University of Rochester | $30,041 | $14.44 |
| 13 | COUNTY OF MERCED | $30,041 | $14.44 |
| 14 | Brandywine Living | $30,038 | $14.44 |
| 15 | SHASTA COUNTY | $29,952 | $14.40 |
| 16 | Westaff | $29,635 | $14.25 |
| 17 | Trinity Health | $29,602 | $14.23 |
| 18 | Marriott International | $29,568 | $14.22 |
| 19 | Brinker International | $29,550 | $14.21 |
| 20 | Compass Group USA | $29,360 | $14.12 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Line Chef salary trends
The average line chef salary has risen by $5,507 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average line chef earned $21,144 annually, but today, they earn $26,651 a year. That works out to a 24% change in pay for line chefs over the last decade.
Compare line chef salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average line chef salary over time
Compare line chef salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
Line Chef salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,700 | $12.81 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $25,700 | $12.37 | +6.0% |
| 2023 | $24,200 | $11.63 | +5.2% |
| 2022 | $22,900 | $11.03 | +6.0% |
| 2021 | $21,600 | $10.36 | +3.9% |
Recently added line chef salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mtc | Cook Helper | New Orleans, LA | 12/15/2024 | $35,896 |
| RWJ Barnabas Health Inc. | Cook Helper | Jersey City, NJ | 12/15/2024 | $37,566 |
| Delaware State Government | Cook Helper | Urban Honolulu, HI | 12/15/2024 | $51,632 |
| Candidate.Guru Inc. | Cook Helper | Urban Honolulu, HI | 12/15/2024 | $48,293 |
| Candidate Experience-Site | Cook Helper | Urban Honolulu, HI | 12/15/2024 | $51,632 |
| Lifeskills Connection | Cook Helper | Ione, WA | 12/14/2024 | $39,841 |
| Sheridan County School District #2 | Cooks Helper-Sheridan Junior High School | Sheridan, WY | 12/14/2024 | $29,615 |
| Minnetonka Public School District | Class I Cook Helper for Nutrition Services at Minnetonka Middle School West, ONE Position Available | Nore, MN | 12/14/2024 | $41,677 |
| County of Napa, California | Cook I-Extra Help (Continuous & Open Until Filled) | Napa, CA | 12/14/2024 | $55,139 |
| St. Michael-Albertville Schools, ISD 885 | Cook Helper/Cashier | Albertville, MN | 12/14/2024 | $36,877 |
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