Assistant Lead Kitchen Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Lead Kitchen make in the United States? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Lead Kitchen in the United States is $56,067 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, an Assistant Lead Kitchen's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,784
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,960 to $60,630
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,489

Key Factors That Influence Assistant Lead Kitchen Salaries

An Assistant Lead Kitchen's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Lead Kitchen Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Lead Kitchen's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $52,352
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $52,603
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,433
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,208
  • Expert (over 8 years): $57,334
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Entry Level Assistant Lead Kitchen less than 1 year $52,352
Early Career Level Assistant Lead Kitchen 1-2 years $52,603
Mid-Level Level Assistant Lead Kitchen 2-4 years $55,433
Senior-Level Level Assistant Lead Kitchen 5-8 years $57,208
Expert Level Assistant Lead Kitchen over 8 years $57,334

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Lead Kitchen

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $70,717
  • San Francisco: $69,943
  • Oakland: $68,469

How Education impacts an Assistant Lead Kitchen's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Lead Kitchen professionals enter the field with a Bachelor's degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assistant Lead Kitchen with a Bachelor's is between $49,479 and $52,751.

Assistant Lead Kitchen Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Lead Kitchen
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Degree 1.2%
High School 1.2%
Associate's Degree 59%
Bachelor's Degree 38.6%
Master's Degree or MBA 59%
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent 1.2%

Assistant Lead Kitchen Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Lead Kitchen's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
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Last Updated on August 01, 2026
$48,960
Average $56,067/year
$60,630
$4,080
Average $4,672/month
$5,053
$942
Average $1,078/week
$1,166
$24
Average $27/hour
$29
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $60,630 $5,053 $1,166 $29
Average $56,067 $4,672 $1,078 $27
25th Percentile $48,960 $4,080 $942 $24

Most common benefits for Assistant Lead Kitchen

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Assistant Lead Kitchen

Here are companies hiring for Assistant Lead Kitchen and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Assistant Lead Kitchen Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Assistant Lead Kitchen job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

  • Hospitality Staffing Solutions | Columbus, OH

    Hospitality Staffing Solutions | Columbus, OH

    [Kitchen Assistant / Food Service] - $15-$20 Per Hour (Weekly pay + Full Benefits + Bonuses) / Part-time or Full-time Hours / Multiple Shifts Available - H... more

    8 Days Ago

  • Carrabba's Italian Grill | Columbus, OH

    Carrabba's Italian Grill | Columbus, OH

    Carrabba's Italian Grill - 8460 Lyra Drive - Responsibilities: Maintain high employment standards consistent with Bloomin' Brands policies. Assist in set u... more

    8 Days Ago

  • MARYHAVEN,INC | Columbus, OH

    MARYHAVEN,INC | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Lead Patient Care Assistant Job Description. Unique opportunity to join Maryhaven, Central Ohio’s largest and most compre... more

    5 Days Ago

  • Goodwill Columbus | Columbus, OH

    Goodwill Columbus | Columbus, OH

    Assistant Store Manager, Retail. At Goodwill Columbus, we believe in the power of work to transform lives. Our mission is to create pathways to independenc... more

    6 Days Ago

  • OhioHealth | Columbus, OH

    OhioHealth | Columbus, OH

    OhioHealth - - Responsibilities: Facilitates efficient patient flow and visits. Oversees and leads clinical staff. Trains new clinical staff. Ensures EMR d... more

    8 Days Ago

  • Maryhaven | Columbus, OH

    Maryhaven | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Lead Patient Care Assistant Job Description. Unique opportunity to join Maryhaven, Central Ohio’s largest and most compre... more

    5 Days Ago

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