What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Chef Assistant?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Chef Assistant jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nantucket, MA (23.0% above average), followed by Berkeley, CA and Redwood City, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nantucket, MA $53,309 $4,442 $1,025 $25.63 Berkeley, CA $53,047 $4,420 $1,020 $25.50 Redwood City, CA $53,043 $4,420 $1,020 $25.50 Atherton, CA $52,508 $4,375 $1,009 $25.24 Sitka, AK $52,191 $4,349 $1,003 $25.09 San Francisco, CA $51,043 $4,253 $981 $24.54 Sunnyvale, CA $50,847 $4,237 $977 $24.45 Livermore, CA $50,818 $4,234 $977 $24.43 San Jose, CA $50,775 $4,231 $976 $24.41 Santa Clara, CA $50,486 $4,207 $970 $24.27

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Q: How much does a Chef Assistant make?

The average annual pay for a chef assistant in the United States is $43,324 a year — that works out to approximately $20.83 an hour. The middle 80% of Chef Assistants earn between $30,000 (10th percentile) and $71,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Chef Assistant Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Chef Assistant in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Koch Business Solutions at $72,104 (166.4%) above Chef Assistant. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Koch Business Solutions $115,428 $9,619 $2,219 $55.49 Part Time Chef $51,225 $4,268 $985 $24.63 Apprentice Chef $45,806 $3,817 $880 $22.02 Traveling Chef $45,566 $3,797 $876 $21.91 Summer Camp Chef $40,368 $3,364 $776 $19.41

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Chef Assistant Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$43,324

Columbus

Ohio

$41,846

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How much does a Chef Assistant make?

As of Jul 29, 2026, the average annual pay for a Chef Assistant in the United States is $43,324 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $20.83 an hour. This is the equivalent of $833/week or $3,610/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $80,500 and as low as $20,000, the majority of Chef Assistant salaries currently range between $33,500 (25th percentile) to $46,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $71,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Chef Assistant varies greatly (by as much as 13000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Chef Assistant in your area makes on average $41,846 per year, or $1,478 (3.412%) less than the national average annual salary of $43,324. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Chef Assistant salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Chef Assistant jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Chef Assistant Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Chef Assistant job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nantucket, MA, , with Berkeley, CA, and Redwood City, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Redwood City, CA, beats the national average by $9,719 (22.4%), and Nantucket, MA, furthers that trend with another $9,985 (23.0%) above the $43,324 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Chef Assistant appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Nantucket, MA, and Santa Clara, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Chef Assistant role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nantucket, MA	$53,309	$4,442	$1,025	$25.63
Berkeley, CA	$53,047	$4,420	$1,020	$25.50
Redwood City, CA	$53,043	$4,420	$1,020	$25.50
Atherton, CA	$52,508	$4,375	$1,009	$25.24
Sitka, AK	$52,191	$4,349	$1,003	$25.09
San Francisco, CA	$51,043	$4,253	$981	$24.54
Sunnyvale, CA	$50,847	$4,237	$977	$24.45
Livermore, CA	$50,818	$4,234	$977	$24.43
San Jose, CA	$50,775	$4,231	$976	$24.41
Santa Clara, CA	$50,486	$4,207	$970	$24.27

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Chef Assistant Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Chef Assistant category.

For example Koch Business Solutions jobs pay as much as $72,104 (166.4%) more than the average Chef Assistant salary of $43,324. If you're qualified, finding work as a Koch Business Solutions may help you make more money than that of the average Chef Assistant position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Koch Business Solutions	$115,428	$9,619	$2,219	$55.49
Part Time Chef	$51,225	$4,268	$985	$24.63
Apprentice Chef	$45,806	$3,817	$880	$22.02
Traveling Chef	$45,566	$3,797	$876	$21.91
Summer Camp Chef	$40,368	$3,364	$776	$19.41

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Infographic detailing Chef Assistant salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $43,324 per year or $20.83 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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