The average salary for a pastry chef in California is around $31,986 per year.
Avg Salary
Pastry chefs earn an average yearly salary of $31,986.
Wages typically start from $25,906 and go up to $59,690.
48% below national average Updated in 2017
Pastry chef earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level pastry chef earnings begin at:
$28.70 per hour
$59,690 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level pastry chef earnings begin at:
$20.00 per hour
$41,609 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level pastry chef earnings begin at:
$15.38 per hour
$31,986 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level pastry chef earnings begin at:
$13.25 per hour
$27,560 per year
10th percentile
Starting level pastry chef earnings begin at:
$12.45 per hour
$25,906 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Pastry chef salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $31,986 |
How do pastry chef salaries compare to similar careers?
Pastry chefs earn 12% more than similar careers in California. On average, they make less than restaurant managers but more than maitres d'.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Restaurant manager salary | $34K |
| Caterer salary | $34K |
| Pastry chef salary | $32K |
| Culinary chef salary | $33K |
| Baker salary | $27K |
| Food server salary | $27K |
| Maitre d' salary | $25K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)