5 Highest Paying Countries for Chefs

3. United States

Average Salary: $61,686

Chefs and head cooks earned a median pay of $56,520 per year in the US in 2022. Typically, a high school diploma or equivalent serves as the minimum educational requirement, while extensive work experience in related occupations, often totaling five years or more, is crucial for success. On-the-job training is common in this field.

With 174,400 jobs recorded in 2022, opportunities for chefs and head cooks are expected to grow by 5% from 2022 to 2032 in the US. This growth is projected to result in 9,200 new positions by 2032. The US is one of  the top-paying countries for chefs in the world.