What are the main factors that influence an Executive Chef/Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Executive Chef/Manager's salary?

An Executive Chef/Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $86,075 for beginners, reaching about $87,358 at mid-level, and approach $90,317 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Executive Chef/Manager?

Executive Chef/Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Executive Chef/Manager roles are District of Columbia $98,131, California $97,758, Massachusetts $96,455. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Executive Chef/Manager roles make?

Salaries for Executive Chef/Manager level roles vary by specialization: Top Land Executive: $322,299; Executive: $88,629.

Executive Chef/Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does an Executive Chef/Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Executive Chef/Manager in Delaware is $89,959 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, an Executive Chef/Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,146
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,207 to $100,002
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,239

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Executive Chef/Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,002	$8,334	$1,923	$48
Average	$89,959	$7,497	$1,730	$43
25th Percentile	$81,207	$6,767	$1,562	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Executive Chef/Manager Salaries

An Executive Chef/Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Executive Chef/Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Executive Chef/Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $86,075
Early Career (1-2 years): $86,460
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,358
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $88,384
Expert (over 8 years): $90,317

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Executive Chef/Manager	$86,075
Intermediate Level Executive Chef/Manager	$86,460
Senior Level Executive Chef/Manager	$87,358
Specialist Level Executive Chef/Manager	$88,384
Expert Level Executive Chef/Manager	$90,317

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How Do Executive Chef/Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Executive Chef/Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $98,131.
California: $97,758.
Massachusetts: $96,455.

District of Columbia $98,131 California $97,758 Massachusetts $96,455 Washington $96,101 New Jersey $96,065 Alaska $95,941 Connecticut $94,718 New York $94,222

Hawaii $92,635 Rhode Island $91,891 Maryland $91,386 Minnesota $90,694 Colorado $90,429 Illinois $90,340 Oregon $90,003 Delaware $89,755

New Hampshire $89,599 Virginia $89,250 Pennsylvania $88,231 Nevada $87,717 North Dakota $87,548 Michigan $87,282 Wisconsin $87,185 Vermont $86,990

Texas $86,449 Maine $86,414 Arizona $86,361 Ohio $86,298 Georgia $85,483 Indiana $85,075 Wyoming $84,996 Utah $84,872

Iowa $84,818 Kansas $84,393 Louisiana $84,269 North Carolina $84,225 Missouri $84,207 Florida $83,861 Montana $83,675 Nebraska $83,498

Kentucky $83,400 South Carolina $83,046 Tennessee $82,824 Idaho $82,736 New Mexico $82,089 Oklahoma $81,947 Alabama $81,424 South Dakota $80,546

Arkansas $80,068 West Virginia $79,811 Mississippi $79,040

Top Paying Cities for Executive Chef/Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $92,893
Little Creek: $92,033
Magnolia: $92,414

Lincoln, DE $92,893 Little Creek, DE $92,033 Magnolia, DE $92,414 Milford, DE $92,893 Marydel, DE $91,687 Millsboro, DE $92,893 Millville, DE $93,513 Milton, DE $92,893

Nassau, DE $92,893 Ocean View, DE $93,513 Rehoboth Beach, DE $93,513 Seaford, DE $91,918 Selbyville, DE $93,513 Smyrna, DE $91,581 Viola, DE $92,414 Woodside, DE $92,148

Bear, DE $90,907 Newark, DE $90,943 Claymont, DE $91,014 Delaware City, DE $90,943 Hockessin, DE $91,014 Kirkwood, DE $90,943 Middletown, DE $91,395 Montchanin, DE $91,014

New Castle, DE $91,014 Odessa, DE $91,519 Port Penn, DE $90,694 Rockland, DE $91,014 Saint Georges, DE $90,943 Townsend, DE $91,386 Winterthur, DE $91,014 Lewes, DE $92,893

Wilmington, DE $91,014 Dover, DE $91,988 Dover Afb, DE $92,201 Bethany Beach, DE $93,513 Bethel, DE $91,918 Bridgeville, DE $92,893 Camden Wyoming, DE $92,086 Cheswold, DE $91,776

Clayton, DE $91,545 Dagsboro, DE $93,513 Delmar, DE $91,918 Ellendale, DE $92,893 Felton, DE $92,893 Fenwick Island, DE $93,513 Frankford, DE $93,513 Frederica, DE $92,893

Georgetown, DE $92,893 Greenwood, DE $92,893 Harbeson, DE $92,893 Harrington, DE $92,893 Hartly, DE $91,501 Houston, DE $92,893 Kenton, DE $91,545 Laurel, DE $91,918

Yorklyn, DE $91,014

Executive Chef/Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Executive Chef/Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$81,207

Average $89,959/year

$100,002

$6,767

Average $7,497/month

$8,334

$1,562

Average $1,730/week

$1,923

$39

Average $43/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,002	$8,334	$1,923	$48
Average	$89,959	$7,497	$1,730	$43
25th Percentile	$81,207	$6,767	$1,562	$39

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