Average Chef Salary in Washington

Hospitality · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Chef in Washington earns $61,600 per year, which is above the national average of $58,920. This translates to approximately $29.62 per hour, $2,369 biweekly, or $5,133 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Washington is 15% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$46,200	$22.21
Average (50th)	$61,600	$29.62
Experienced (75th)	$70,800	$34.06
Top Earners (90th)	$80,100	$38.51

Chef Salary by City in Washington

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Seattle	$66,500	$5,542/mo
Tacoma	$62,800	$5,233/mo
Spokane	$60,400	$5,033/mo
Bellevue	$58,500	$4,875/mo
Vancouver	$57,300	$4,775/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Hospitality
Typical Education	High school + experience
Job Growth (2022-2032)	5% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	No state income tax
State Minimum Wage	$16.28/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.15 (+15% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Washington

Major employers hiring Chefs in Washington include Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, Starbucks, and Costco. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for hospitality professionals.

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