Chef / Culinary Salary in New York, NY

The average Chef / Culinary in New York, NY earns $75,900 per year, with most salaries falling between $57,960 and $97,980. That's 38% above the national average of $55,000 for this role.

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Chef / Culinary pay by experience in New York, NY

ExperienceAverageTypical range
Entry-level$49,680$38,640 – $64,860
Mid-level$75,900$57,960 – $97,980
Senior$102,120$78,660 – $131,100
Staff / Lead$131,100$100,740 – $168,360
Executive$172,500$131,100 – $227,700

Salary percentiles (mid-level)

$66,240
$75,900
$88,320

Figures are modeled market estimates for New York, NY based on Earnable's salary dataset, updated 2026. Your actual pay depends on company, skills, and negotiation — look up your exact number.

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