The average salary for a pastry chef in the United States is around $25,955 per year.
Avg Salary
Pastry chefs earn an average yearly salary of $25,955.
Wages typically start from $22,564 and go up to $37,825.
57% below national average Updated in 2018
Pastry chef earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level pastry chef earnings begin at:
$18.18 per hour
$37,825 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level pastry chef earnings begin at:
$14.65 per hour
$30,477 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level pastry chef earnings begin at:
$12.48 per hour
$25,955 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level pastry chef earnings begin at:
$11.32 per hour
$23,543 per year
10th percentile
Starting level pastry chef earnings begin at:
$10.85 per hour
$22,564 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Pastry chef salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $31,986 |
How do pastry chef salaries compare to similar careers?
Pastry chefs earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than butchers but more than baristas.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Butcher salary | $32K |
| Bartender salary | $33K |
| Caterer salary | $28K |
| Food batchmaker salary | $30K |
| Dietetic technician salary | $27K |
| Pastry chef salary | $26K |
| Baker salary | $26K |
| Cake designer salary | $22K |
| Food server salary | $24K |
| Barista salary | $23K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)