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Pastry Sous Chef in the US

Average Base Salary Compensation
$66,298
8% of roles are tipped, 68% of roles are paid salary
Median $70K
Min: $29.1K
Max: $114K
Pastry Sous Chef Compensation Ranges
Based on
1,083
Pastry Sous Chef Jobs in the US
Across
12,137
Hospitality businesses in the US
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Pastry Sous Chef Compensation in the US

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% Distribution by Job Type
Full Time 91%
Full/Part Time 4%
Part Time 4%
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Median Compensation by Business Type
Fine Dining / Upscale $70K
Low: $33.3K
High: $103K
Casual $67.5K
Low: $33.3K
High: $103K
Fast Food $60.3K
Low: $33.3K
High: $100K
Hotel $70K
Low: $41.6K
High: $103K
Other $60.3K
Low: $31.2K
High: $104K
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Median Compensation by Experience
0-1 year $46.8K
Low: $33.3K
High: $103K
2-4 years $70K
Low: $31.2K
High: $104K
4+ years $80K
Low: $54.1K
High: $103K
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Pastry Sous Chef Compensation Trends
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Related Positions & Compensation
PositionPos.
Average CompensationAvg. Comp.
Compensation Range
Executive Pastry Chef
$72,756
Median $75K
Low: $29.1K
High: $150K
Pastry Chef
$28.24
Median $25.00
Low: $14.00
High: $62.50
Baker
$21.10
Median $21.00
Low: $12.50
High: $32.21
Garde Manger
$20.17
Median $20.00
Low: $16.00
High: $27.00
Sous Chef
$68,012
Median $70K
Low: $33.3K
High: $101K
Line Cook
$21.12
Median $21.00
Low: $14.00
High: $30.94
Executive Sous Chef
$81,024
Median $80K
Low: $47.8K
High: $117K
Pastry Cook
$20.65
Median $20.50
Low: $15.03
High: $29.37
Kitchen Manager
$28.34
Median $27.00
Low: $15.00
High: $53.13
Executive Chef
$98,130
Median $95K
Low: $45.8K
High: $160K
Average Benefits
Health Insurance
77%
Dental Insurance
62%
Vision Insurance
60%
Paid Time Off
76%
401(k)
50%
Commuter Benefits
39%
Potential Bonuses
32%
Dining Discounts
61%
Wellness Program
20%
Life Insurance
2%
Equity Stock Options
0%
Profit Sharing
0%
Travel Expenses
0%
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Industry Leaders in Similar Positions

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  • Ben Steigers
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  • Anton Kinloch
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  • Nokkie Lipsey
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  • Tavel Bristol-Joseph
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  • Kim Floresca
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  • Adam Reiner
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  • Rick Bayless
    Author, TV Personality, Chef & Owner
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  • Dina Samson
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Career Resources for Pastry Sous Chef

Top Required Skills for a Pastry Sous Chef
Communication
61.13% have this skill
Time Management
59.46% have this skill
Teamwork
58.36% have this skill
Attention to Detail
55.12% have this skill
Adaptability
50.78% have this skill
Leadership
49.58% have this skill
Pastry Sous Chef Jobs in the US

Pastry Chef

Brick Lane
Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Modern Indian Pastry Chef – Upscale Casual Restaurant Position Overview The Modern Indian Pastry Chef will lead the creation and execution of an...
View Job$72,000 - $75,000

Pastry Sous Chef

Ayu Bakehouse
New Orleans, LA
Full Time
Ayu Bakehouse is growing, and we're looking for a Pastry Sous Chef to join our team, starting mid-summer. This is a leadership role for...
View JobBased on Experience

Pastry Chef

Topography Hospitality-The Lake
Chicago, IL
Full Time
ABOUT THE LAKE:The Lake is a new private social club opening in October 2026 in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. Spanning 26,000 square feet, the...
View Job$80,000 - $85,000

Pastry Chef

DEDA Restaurant
Pasadena, CA
Full Time
About DedaDeda is a Georgian restaurant celebrating the food, flavors, and hospitality of the country of Georgia. Our menu draws on traditional Georgian...
View Job$25/hr

Pastry Chef

New Restaurant in SoHo
New York, NY
Full Time
SoHo, New York  ·  Full-Time  ·  $80,000–$100,000 + Bonus We are looking for a Pastry Chef for our new fine-dining restaurant in SoHo. This...
View Job$80,000 - $100,000

Pastry Sous Chef

Pasta|Bar - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Wellness resources Scratch Restaurants started when Chefs Phillip Frankland Lee...
View Job$27-$29/hr

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