Median salary
$80,000
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$71.3k – $83.9k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
90%
9 of 10 roles
Live roles
10
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Banquet Chef
Chef de Cuisine
Executive Chef
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Chef Operator
Chef Operator
Sous Chef - Corporate Dining
Sushi Chef - Uchi Washington DC
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
DIG INN Restaurant Teams
|
$82,500 | 3 |
|
Montage International
|
$89,000 | 2 |
|
Hai Hospitality
|
$67,660 | 2 |
|
KISS
|
$77,500 | 1 |
DIG INN Chefs-In-Training
|
$37,908 | 1 |
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How much do Chef roles in Washington pay?
The median salary for Chef roles in Washington is $80,000 per year. Most pay falls between $71,330 (25th percentile) and $83,875 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $53,596 to $88,600.
These figures are computed live from 10 active Chef roles in Washington on JobsRadar, of which 9 (90%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Chef roles in Washington include Montage International, DIG INN Restaurant Teams, Hai Hospitality and KISS.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Chef salary in Washington?
- The median is $80,000 per year, with most pay between $71,330 and $83,875 (25th–75th percentile), based on 9 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Chef salary range in Washington?
- Pay ranges from about $53,596 to $88,600 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $80,000. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.