Chef / Culinary Salary in San Francisco, CA

The average Chef / Culinary in San Francisco, CA earns $79,750 per year, with most salaries falling between $60,900 and $102,950. That's 45% above the national average of $55,000 for this role.

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Chef / Culinary pay by experience in San Francisco, CA

ExperienceAverageTypical range
Entry-level$52,200$40,600 – $68,150
Mid-level$79,750$60,900 – $102,950
Senior$107,300$82,650 – $137,750
Staff / Lead$137,750$105,850 – $176,900
Executive$181,250$137,750 – $239,250

Salary percentiles (mid-level)

$69,600
$79,750
$92,800

Figures are modeled market estimates for San Francisco, CA 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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