How Much Does a Beginning Chef Make Per Year? Average Beginning Chef Salary

A beginning chef can make $41,000 per year on average although factors such as location and the skill of the chef make a difference in the rate of pay. In Mississippi ($32,000) and Oklahoma ($34,000) salaries significantly below the average are paid while Texas ($38,000) and Ohio ($39,000) are close to the average. Higher salaries are paid in New York ($48,000), Massachusetts ($50,000) and Washington, DC ($55,000).