The average wage for a personal chef in the United States is around $20.63 per hour.
Avg Wage
Personal chefs earn an average hourly wage of $20.63.
Salaries typically start from $13.95 per hour and go up to $26.01 per hour.
36% below national average Updated in 2021
Personal chef earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Personal chef salary by state
State Name | Average Salary |
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California | $51,470 |
Hawaii | $46,910 |
Ohio | $24,670 |
How do personal chef salaries compare to similar careers?
Personal chefs earn 6% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than registered dietitian but more than bakers.
Career | Median Salary |
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Registered dietitian salary | $62K |
Restaurant manager salary | $59K |
Culinary chef salary | $50K |
Brewmaster salary | $46K |
Personal chef salary | $43K |
Food batchmaker salary | $36K |
Butcher salary | $36K |
Dietetic technician salary | $30K |
Baker salary | $30K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)