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