How much does an Assistant Lead Kitchen make in California? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Lead Kitchen in California is $61,837 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,459
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,993 to $66,874
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,850

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 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): $57,737
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $58,014
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $61,138
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $63,096
  • Expert (over 8 years): $63,236
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Entry Level Assistant Lead Kitchen less than 1 year $57,737
Early Career Level Assistant Lead Kitchen 1-2 years $58,014
Mid-Level Level Assistant Lead Kitchen 2-4 years $61,138
Senior-Level Level Assistant Lead Kitchen 5-8 years $63,096
Expert Level Assistant Lead Kitchen over 8 years $63,236

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:

  • Los Angeles: $61,944
  • West Hollywood: $61,899
  • Dodgertown: $61,943

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.

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Last Updated on September 01, 2026
$53,993
Average $61,837/year
$66,874
$4,499
Average $5,153/month
$5,573
$1,038
Average $1,189/week
$1,286
$26
Average $30/hour
$32
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $66,874 $5,573 $1,286 $32
Average $61,837 $5,153 $1,189 $30
25th Percentile $53,993 $4,499 $1,038 $26

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.

  • Equator Coffees | San Francisco, CA

    Equator Coffees | San Francisco, CA

    Job Description. Job Description. POSITION. Kitchen Lead - Retail Cafe - Round House. CLASSIFICATION​: . Non-exempt. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS. Reports to th... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Buckley's Family Adventure | Los Angeles, CA

    Buckley's Family Adventure | Los Angeles, CA

    Job Description. Job Description. Description.   . Build a kitchen from zero. Buckley’s Family Adventure opens this fall in Woodland Hills — 25,000 square ... more

    8 Days Ago

  • Sunnyvale | Sunnyvale, CA

    Sunnyvale | Sunnyvale, CA

    Job Description. Job Description. Description: . The Shift Lead is responsible for being an extension of management overseeing daily operations and ensurin... more

    8 Days Ago

  • San Jose | San Jose, CA

    San Jose | San Jose, CA

    Job Description. Job Description. Description: . The Shift Lead is responsible for being an extension of management overseeing daily operations and ensurin... more

    8 Days Ago

  • SC Wings Block, LLC | Mission Viejo, CA

    SC Wings Block, LLC | Mission Viejo, CA

    Job Description. Job Description. Benefits. Opportunity for Growth. Dynamic Environment. Team Member Discount. Flexible schedule. Wings. Beer. Sports. It's... more

    8 Days Ago

  • Coconuts Caribbean Restaurant Inc | Palo Alto, CA

    Coconuts Caribbean Restaurant Inc | Palo Alto, CA

    Job Description. Job Description. Benefits. 401(k). 401(k) matching. Dental insurance. Employee discounts. Flexible schedule. Free food & snacks. Health in... more

    8 Days Ago

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