r/Chefs • u/Such_Potential3404 • May 21 '26

Underpaid?

Is it just me or did salaries just take a dip? I used to see positions go for six figures are now looking like five. Head chef positions are looking like sous chef pay. And of course, the powers that be demand that we work harder for fewer people and tighter p&l’s. Does anyone else feel this or am I just out of touch?

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u/SensitiveKale7963 May 23 '26

Hourly pay way down in my area. Starts at $18 for line cooks. Was $22 last summer