The salary trajectory of a Chef ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $60,374 per year (estimate) and goes up to $357,764 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Chef at Compass is $60,371 per year or $29 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $98,373 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $46,963 (25th percentile) and $78,294 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 7 salaries submitted by Compass Chef professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Chef professionals typically earn between $23 and $38 per hour.
Chef professionals typically earn between $3,914 and $6,525 monthly.
Chef with an estimated total pay of $39K - $63K/yr
Sous Chef with an estimated total pay of $44K - $67K/yr
Executive Chef with an estimated total pay of $66K - $109K/yr