The average wage for a personal chef in Hawaii is around $22.55 per hour.
Avg Wage
Personal chefs earn an average hourly wage of $22.55.
Salaries typically start from $20.63 per hour and go up to $23.69 per hour.
35% below national average Updated in 2021
Personal chef earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level personal chef earnings begin at:
$23.69 per hour
$49,260 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level personal chef earnings begin at:
$23.69 per hour
$49,260 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level personal chef earnings begin at:
$22.55 per hour
$46,910 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level personal chef earnings begin at:
$22.48 per hour
$46,750 per year
10th percentile
Starting level personal chef earnings begin at:
$20.63 per hour
$42,920 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 11% less than similar careers in Hawaii. On average, they make less than registered dietitian but more than food servers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered dietitian salary | $77K |
| Culinary chef salary | $79K |
| Personal chef salary | $47K |
| Butcher salary | $48K |
| Bartender salary | $37K |
| Brewmaster salary | $47K |
| Food server salary | $28K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)