The average wage for a personal chef in the United States is around $17.28 per hour.
Avg Wage
Personal chefs earn an average hourly wage of $17.28.
Salaries typically start from $12.50 per hour and go up to $23.89 per hour.
44% below national average Updated in 2019
Personal chef earnings by seniority
Top-level personal chef earnings begin at:
$23.89 per hour
$49,694 per year
Senior-level personal chef earnings begin at:
$20.49 per hour
$42,624 per year
Mid-level personal chef earnings begin at:
$17.28 per hour
$35,942 per year
Junior-level personal chef earnings begin at:
$14.57 per hour
$30,307 per year
Starting level personal chef earnings begin at:
$12.50 per hour
$25,995 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Personal chef salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $39,370 |
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 nutritionists but more than bakers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered dietitian nutritionist salary | $61K |
| Brewmaster salary | $41K |
| Culinary chef salary | $38K |
| Restaurant manager salary | $38K |
| Bartender salary | $38K |
| Personal chef salary | $36K |
| Butcher salary | $34K |
| Food batchmaker salary | $31K |
| Dietetic technician salary | $29K |
| Baker salary | $28K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)