Club Chef

Club Chef Salary

$28.5K

$65K

$95K

$63,994

/year

$30.77

/hour

Club Chef Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$63,994

Columbus

Ohio

$61,812

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    How much does a Club Chef make?

    As of Aug 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Club Chef in the United States is $63,994 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $30.77 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,230/week or $5,332/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $95,000 and as low as $28,500, the majority of Club Chef salaries currently range between $50,000 (25th percentile) to $75,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $85,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Club Chef varies greatly (by as much as 25000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Club Chef in your area makes on average $61,812 per year, or $2,182 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $63,994. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Club Chef salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Club Chef 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 Club Chef Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Club Chef job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Hettinger, ND, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $14,363 (22.4%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $15,391 (24.1%) above the $63,994 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Club Chef 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 Nome, AK, and Palo Alto, 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 Club Chef role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $79,385

    $38.17

    Hettinger, ND

    $79,099

    $38.03

    Berkeley, CA

    $78,357

    $37.67

    Bothell, WA

    $77,514

    $37.27

    Aspen, CO

    $77,351

    $37.19

    Sitka, AK

    $77,093

    $37.06

    Tustin, CA

    $75,869

    $36.48

    San Francisco, CA

    $75,396

    $36.25

    Ouray, CO

    $75,358

    $36.23

    Palo Alto, CA

    $75,314

    $36.21

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

    Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Club Chef job category, we found that Pet Food Taster jobs have average salaries similar than Club Chef jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Pet Food Taster

    $49,008

    $23.56

    Banquet Line Cook

    $38,519

    $18.52

    Entry Level Line Cook

    $35,582

    $17.11

    Counter Staff

    $33,364

    $16.04

    Prep Chef

    $32,628

    $15.69

    About Our Data

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    Infographic detailing Club Chef salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $63,994 per year or $30.77 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.