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Kitchen Aide salary
Average kitchen aide salary
$13.74
How much does a kitchen aide make?
The average kitchen aide salary in the United States is $28,572. Kitchen aide salaries typically range between $22,000 and $35,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for kitchen aides is $13.74 per hour.
Kitchen aide salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Kitchen aides earn the highest average salary in Washington.
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Kitchen Aide Salaries By Experience Level
Kitchen Aide salary estimates from across the web
Average kitchen aide salary by state
The average kitchen aide salary in Washington, Alaska, and California are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average kitchen aide salary states are Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Georgia.
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Highest paying states for kitchen aides
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $35,600 | $17.12 |
| 2 | Maine | $31,795 | $15.29 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $32,758 | $15.75 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $32,576 | $15.66 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $33,470 | $16.09 |
| 6 | New York | $32,845 | $15.79 |
| 7 | Washington | $37,463 | $18.01 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $28,118 | $13.52 |
| 9 | Michigan | $27,149 | $13.05 |
| 10 | Illinois | $29,103 | $13.99 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $30,775 | $14.80 |
| 12 | Oregon | $32,871 | $15.80 |
| 13 | Montana | $27,873 | $13.40 |
| 14 | Vermont | $31,295 | $15.05 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $30,641 | $14.73 |
| 16 | Colorado | $30,987 | $14.90 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $27,205 | $13.08 |
| 18 | California | $33,757 | $16.23 |
| 19 | South Dakota | $29,103 | $13.99 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $34,026 | $16.36 |
| 21 | Utah | $30,075 | $14.46 |
| 22 | Ohio | $26,616 | $12.80 |
| 23 | Delaware | $29,067 | $13.97 |
| 24 | Arizona | $27,498 | $13.22 |
| 25 | Maryland | $28,922 | $13.90 |
| 26 | New Hampshire | $28,253 | $13.58 |
| 27 | New Jersey | $27,192 | $13.07 |
| 28 | Idaho | $27,053 | $13.01 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $26,199 | $12.60 |
| 30 | Kentucky | $24,233 | $11.65 |
| 31 | West Virginia | $24,069 | $11.57 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $30,011 | $14.43 |
| 33 | Iowa | $24,488 | $11.77 |
| 34 | Wyoming | $26,095 | $12.55 |
| 35 | Kansas | $23,605 | $11.35 |
| 36 | Indiana | $22,933 | $11.03 |
| 37 | Nevada | $26,835 | $12.90 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $24,587 | $11.82 |
| 39 | Florida | $24,803 | $11.92 |
| 40 | Texas | $23,275 | $11.19 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $23,472 | $11.28 |
| 42 | Virginia | $25,910 | $12.46 |
| 43 | Missouri | $23,323 | $11.21 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $21,407 | $10.29 |
| 45 | North Carolina | $22,464 | $10.80 |
| 46 | Georgia | $20,360 | $9.79 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $22,600 | $10.87 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $20,096 | $9.66 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $22,289 | $10.72 |
| 50 | Alabama | $18,830 | $9.05 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $18,033 | $8.67 |
Highest paying cities for kitchen aides
The highest-paying cities for kitchen aides are Concord, CA, Pawtucket, RI, and Smithtown, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concord, CA | $35,341 | $16.99 |
| 2 | Pawtucket, RI | $33,534 | $16.12 |
| 3 | Smithtown, NY | $33,015 | $15.87 |
| 4 | Braintree Town, MA | $32,609 | $15.68 |
| 5 | Arvada, CO | $31,091 | $14.95 |
| 6 | Bridgeport, CT | $30,661 | $14.74 |
| 7 | Fargo, ND | $30,648 | $14.73 |
| 8 | Orem, UT | $30,022 | $14.43 |
| 9 | Chicago, IL | $29,222 | $14.05 |
| 10 | Milwaukee, WI | $28,006 | $13.46 |
| 11 | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | $27,029 | $12.99 |
| 12 | Pocatello, ID | $26,535 | $12.76 |
| 13 | Lakeland, FL | $24,836 | $11.94 |
| 14 | Farmington, NM | $24,166 | $11.62 |
| 15 | Decatur, AL | $19,163 | $9.21 |
Kitchen Aide salary details
A kitchen aide's salary ranges from $22,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $35,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a kitchen aide's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| 75th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
| Average | $28,572 | $2,381 | $14 |
| 25th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
| 10th Percentile | $22,000 | $1,833 | $11 |
Highest paying kitchen aide jobs
The highest paying types of kitchen aides are deli clerk, catering assistant, and kitchen cook.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Worker | $28,578 | $2,382 | $13.74 | 37,658 |
| Deli Clerk | $32,240 | $2,687 | $15.50 | 69,311 |
| Food Prep/Dishwasher | $29,964 | $2,497 | $14.41 | 113,200 |
| Bakery Clerk | $28,651 | $2,388 | $13.77 | 67,778 |
| Dish Washer | $29,860 | $2,488 | $14.36 | 37,127 |
| Food Service Worker | $28,753 | $2,396 | $13.82 | 169,323 |
Top companies hiring kitchen aides now:
Which companies pay kitchen aides the most?
Kitchen aide salaries at University Settlement and The Philadelphia Coalition are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average kitchen aide salary at companies like San Ysidro Health Center and BronxWorks are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Settlement | $37,855 | $18.20 |
| 2 | The Philadelphia Coalition | $32,862 | $15.80 |
| 3 | San Ysidro Health Center | $32,373 | $15.56 |
| 4 | BronxWorks | $31,341 | $15.07 |
| 5 | Care New England Health System | $30,477 | $14.65 |
| 6 | Universal Health Services | $30,468 | $14.65 |
| 7 | ACTION-Bridgeport Community | $30,280 | $14.56 |
| 8 | The Center for Health Care Services | $30,198 | $14.52 |
| 9 | Huntsville Hospital | $30,131 | $14.49 |
| 10 | Catholic Health East | $29,779 | $14.32 |
| 11 | Dynamic Workforce Solutions | $29,415 | $14.14 |
| 12 | Remedy Intelligent Staffing | $29,410 | $14.14 |
| 13 | City of Farmington | $29,304 | $14.09 |
| 14 | NORTHERN MONTANA HOSPITAL | $29,275 | $14.07 |
| 15 | Metropolitan | $29,210 | $14.04 |
| 16 | RWJBarnabas Health | $28,888 | $13.89 |
| 17 | NCR At Home Health and Wellness | $28,885 | $13.89 |
| 18 | Notre Dame Health Care | $28,877 | $13.88 |
| 19 | Sound | $28,813 | $13.85 |
| 20 | Encompass Health | $28,498 | $13.70 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Kitchen Aide salary by industry
The average kitchen aide salary varies across industries:
- The average kitchen aide salary in the government industry is $29,166, the highest of any industry.
- The average kitchen aide salary in the finance industry is $29,121.
- Kitchen aides in the hospitality industry earn an average salary of $27,007, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for kitchen aides
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Government | $29,166 | $14.02 |
| 2 | Education | $29,121 | $14.00 |
| 3 | Retail | $28,983 | $13.93 |
| 4 | Health Care | $28,245 | $13.58 |
| 5 | Manufacturing | $27,598 | $13.27 |
| 6 | Hospitality | $27,007 | $12.98 |
High Paying Kitchen Aide Jobs
Kitchen Aide salary trends
The average kitchen aide salary has risen by $7,452 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average kitchen aide earned $21,120 annually, but today, they earn $28,572 a year. That works out to a 22% change in pay for kitchen aides over the last decade.
Compare kitchen aide salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average kitchen aide salary over time
Compare kitchen aide salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Kitchen Aide salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,600 | $13.74 | +4.9% |
| 2024 | $27,200 | $13.07 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | $26,000 | $12.50 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $24,900 | $11.98 | +5.7% |
| 2021 | $23,500 | $11.30 | +5.9% |
Recently added kitchen aide salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | Weekday Kitchen Aide-Monday-Wednesday | Bartlesville, OK | 12/15/2024 | $27,131 |
| Brandon Wilde | Weekday Kitchen Aide-Monday-Wednesday | Bartlesville, OK | 12/15/2024 | $27,131 |
| 5506 Casa de Las Campanas | Weekday Kitchen Aide-Monday-Wednesday | Bartlesville, OK | 12/15/2024 | $27,131 |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | FTE Kitchen Aide Nutrition Services Central Kitchen | Nome, AK | 12/13/2024 | $36,126 |
| Map Data | Kitchen Aides | Morristown, NJ | 12/11/2024 | $32,349 |
| University Settlement | Kitchen Aide-Neighborhood Center (52449) | New York, NY | 12/10/2024 | $41,740 |
| Friends of Switchpoint | Kitchen Aide | Salt Lake City, UT | 12/10/2024 | $29,218 |
| 1720 Sedgebrook | Weekday Kitchen Aide-Monday-Wednesday | Bartlesville, OK | 12/10/2024 | $27,131 |
| Paw Paw Public Schools | Floating Kitchen Aide | Paw Paw, MI | 12/10/2024 | $30,220 |
| LCS Senior Living | Weekday Kitchen Aide-Monday-Wednesday | Bartlesville, OK | 12/10/2024 | $27,131 |
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