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Kitchen Steward salary
Average kitchen steward salary
$51,598
How much does a kitchen steward make?
The average kitchen steward salary in the United States is $51,598. Kitchen steward salaries typically range between $24,000 and $108,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for kitchen stewards is $24.81 per hour.
Kitchen steward salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Kitchen stewards earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Where can a Kitchen Steward earn more?
Kitchen Steward salary estimates from across the web
Average kitchen steward salary by state
Highest paying states for kitchen stewards
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $70,155 | $33.73 |
| 2 | Alaska | $79,797 | $38.36 |
| 3 | Michigan | $66,446 | $31.95 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $62,611 | $30.10 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $58,412 | $28.08 |
| 6 | Texas | $58,340 | $28.05 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $75,755 | $36.42 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $60,409 | $29.04 |
| 9 | Ohio | $56,955 | $27.38 |
| 10 | New York | $75,730 | $36.41 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $55,940 | $26.89 |
| 12 | Iowa | $52,645 | $25.31 |
| 13 | Illinois | $58,705 | $28.22 |
| 14 | Maryland | $64,384 | $30.95 |
| 15 | Tennessee | $51,746 | $24.88 |
| 16 | New Mexico | $58,558 | $28.15 |
| 17 | California | $59,542 | $28.63 |
| 18 | West Virginia | $56,777 | $27.30 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $54,709 | $26.30 |
| 20 | Arizona | $49,992 | $24.03 |
| 21 | Washington | $52,068 | $25.03 |
| 22 | Indiana | $51,755 | $24.88 |
| 23 | Vermont | $55,026 | $26.45 |
| 24 | Arkansas | $50,305 | $24.19 |
| 25 | Virginia | $49,682 | $23.89 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $47,490 | $22.83 |
| 27 | Hawaii | $49,662 | $23.88 |
| 28 | Kentucky | $49,279 | $23.69 |
| 29 | North Dakota | $49,482 | $23.79 |
| 30 | Rhode Island | $48,546 | $23.34 |
| 31 | Kansas | $49,246 | $23.68 |
| 32 | Louisiana | $49,878 | $23.98 |
| 33 | Colorado | $42,166 | $20.27 |
| 34 | Montana | $41,479 | $19.94 |
| 35 | Delaware | $48,024 | $23.09 |
| 36 | Utah | $44,808 | $21.54 |
| 37 | Nevada | $40,869 | $19.65 |
| 38 | Florida | $37,843 | $18.19 |
| 39 | Idaho | $41,490 | $19.95 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $37,287 | $17.93 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $39,770 | $19.12 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $44,376 | $21.33 |
| 43 | Wyoming | $33,368 | $16.04 |
| 44 | North Carolina | $42,630 | $20.50 |
| 45 | Minnesota | $41,416 | $19.91 |
| 46 | Missouri | $38,605 | $18.56 |
| 47 | Georgia | $36,660 | $17.63 |
| 48 | District of Columbia | $45,958 | $22.10 |
| 49 | Alabama | $37,643 | $18.10 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $35,740 | $17.18 |
| 51 | Oregon | $35,601 | $17.12 |
Highest paying cities for kitchen stewards
The highest-paying cities for kitchen stewards are Jamestown, NY, Detroit, MI, and Oakland, CA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamestown, NY | $72,887 | $35.04 |
| 2 | Detroit, MI | $66,893 | $32.16 |
| 3 | Oakland, CA | $60,826 | $29.24 |
| 4 | San Antonio, TX | $60,781 | $29.22 |
| 5 | Wheeling, IL | $59,392 | $28.55 |
| 6 | Toledo, OH | $57,828 | $27.80 |
| 7 | Philadelphia, PA | $55,122 | $26.50 |
| 8 | Knoxville, TN | $53,580 | $25.76 |
| 9 | Seattle, WA | $52,097 | $25.05 |
| 10 | Indianapolis, IN | $51,136 | $24.58 |
| 11 | Tucson, AZ | $49,765 | $23.93 |
| 12 | Bentonville, AR | $49,743 | $23.91 |
| 13 | Overland Park, KS | $49,475 | $23.79 |
| 14 | Denver, CO | $41,916 | $20.15 |
| 15 | Biloxi, MS | $41,618 | $20.01 |
| 16 | Henderson, NV | $41,431 | $19.92 |
| 17 | Tampa, FL | $38,240 | $18.38 |
| 18 | Kansas City, MO | $37,842 | $18.19 |
| 19 | Lincoln, NE | $37,307 | $17.94 |
| 20 | Alpharetta, GA | $36,623 | $17.61 |
Kitchen Steward salary details
A kitchen steward's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $108,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a kitchen steward's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $108,000 | $9,000 | $52 |
| 75th Percentile | $76,000 | $6,333 | $37 |
| Average | $51,598 | $4,300 | $25 |
| 25th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
Highest paying kitchen steward jobs
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Bar Attendant | $51,598 | $4,300 | $24.81 | 47,297 |
Top companies hiring kitchen stewards now:
Which companies pay kitchen stewards the most?
Kitchen steward salaries at Saint Luke's Health System and HonorHealth are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average kitchen steward salary at companies like Aspen Snowmass and UPMC are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Luke's Health System | $150,470 | $72.34 |
| 2 | HonorHealth | $69,162 | $33.25 |
| 3 | Aspen Snowmass | $67,224 | $32.32 |
| 4 | UPMC | $62,710 | $30.15 |
| 5 | Remote | $52,777 | $25.37 |
| 6 | Affinity Gaming Finance Corp | $51,842 | $24.92 |
| 7 | Atrium Hospitality LP | $51,842 | $24.92 |
| 8 | CEDCO INC. | $51,842 | $24.92 |
| 9 | Mobilize.Net | $51,842 | $24.92 |
| 10 | Embassy C E S | $51,814 | $24.91 |
| 11 | C.J. Foods, Inc. | $51,194 | $24.61 |
| 12 | Guest Services | $51,045 | $24.54 |
| 13 | PCC Community Markets | $50,992 | $24.52 |
| 14 | Drayton Foods | $50,459 | $24.26 |
| 15 | Resorts World Catskills | $50,235 | $24.15 |
| 16 | AthleticClubColumbus | $49,283 | $23.69 |
| 17 | Aimbridge Hospitality | $49,118 | $23.61 |
| 18 | Spectrum | $48,505 | $23.32 |
| 19 | The Glen | $48,498 | $23.32 |
| 20 | Hakkasan Group | $48,362 | $23.25 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Kitchen Steward salary trends
The average kitchen steward salary has risen by $13,966 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average kitchen steward earned $37,632 annually, but today, they earn $51,598 a year. That works out to a 28% change in pay for kitchen stewards over the last decade.
Compare kitchen steward salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average kitchen steward salary over time
Compare kitchen steward salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
- Columbus, OH
Kitchen Steward salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,600 | $24.81 | +7.8% |
| 2024 | $47,600 | $22.87 | +4.5% |
| 2023 | $45,400 | $21.85 | +5.2% |
| 2022 | $43,100 | $20.72 | +6.8% |
| 2021 | $40,200 | $19.32 | +3.4% |
Recently added kitchen steward salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Fresh Inc. | Kitchen Steward | Seattle, WA | 12/17/2024 | $41,740 |
| AJS Hotels | Kitchen Steward | Louisville, KY | 12/16/2024 | $1,260 |
| Norman Embassy Suites | Kitchen Steward | Norman, OK | 12/15/2024 | $29,218 |
| Atrium Hospitality | Kitchen Steward | Norman, OK | 12/14/2024 | $29,218 |
| Westin Bonaventure | Kitchen Steward-Banquets | Los Angeles, CA | 12/14/2024 | $33,392 |
| Aimbridge Hospitality | Kitchen Steward-Banquets | Los Angeles, CA | 12/13/2024 | $33,392 |
| Halekulani Hotel | Stewards-Main Kitchen-Provision Delivery Porter | Urban Honolulu, HI | 12/12/2024 | $51,132 |
| Gitano | Kitchen Steward | New York, NY | 12/12/2024 | $33,392 |
| Atrium Hospitality | Kitchen Steward | Loveland, CO | 12/10/2024 | $36,523 |
| Fairmont | Head Kitchen Steward | Mission, KS | 12/10/2024 | $54,888 |
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