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The average wage for a personal chef in the United States is around $17.70 per hour.

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Personal chefs earn an average hourly wage of $17.70. Salaries typically start from $11.28 per hour and go up to $27.77 per hour.

41% below national average Updated in 2023

In this article:

  1. How much does a personal chef make in the United States?
  2. How do personal chef salaries compare to similar careers

Personal chef earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level personal chef earnings begin at:

$27.77 per hour

$57,763 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level personal chef earnings begin at:

$22.43 per hour

$46,660 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level personal chef earnings begin at:

$17.70 per hour

$36,809 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level personal chef earnings begin at:

$13.96 per hour

$29,037 per year

10th percentile

Starting level personal chef earnings begin at:

$11.28 per hour

$23,456 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Personal chef salary by state

State Name Average Salary
California $51,470
Hawaii $46,910
Ohio $24,670

How do personal chef salaries compare to similar careers?

Personal chefs earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than registered dietitian but more than bartenders.

Career Median Salary
Registered dietitian salary $53K
Personal chef salary $37K
Brewmaster salary $34K
Restaurant manager salary $32K
Dietetic technician salary $32K
Bartender salary $26K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)

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