The average wage for a personal chef in California is around $24.75 per hour.
Avg Wage
Personal chefs earn an average hourly wage of $24.75.
Salaries typically start from $14.74 per hour and go up to $24.84 per hour.
42% below national average Updated in 2021
Personal chef earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level personal chef earnings begin at:
$24.84 per hour
$51,670 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level personal chef earnings begin at:
$24.75 per hour
$51,470 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level personal chef earnings begin at:
$24.75 per hour
$51,470 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level personal chef earnings begin at:
$15.29 per hour
$31,800 per year
10th percentile
Starting level personal chef earnings begin at:
$14.74 per hour
$30,660 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Personal chef salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $51,470 |
| Hawaii | $46,910 |
| Ohio | $24,670 |
How do personal chef salaries compare to similar careers?
Personal chefs earn 12% less than similar careers in California. On average, they make less than registered dietitian but more than restaurant cooks.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered dietitian salary | $79K |
| Restaurant manager salary | $60K |
| Culinary chef salary | $51K |
| Brewmaster salary | $48K |
| Personal chef salary | $51K |
| Dietetic technician salary | $38K |
| Butcher salary | $37K |
| Bartender salary | $31K |
| Restaurant cook salary | $36K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)