What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Lead Kitchen's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Assistant Lead Kitchen's salary?

An Assistant Lead Kitchen's salary grows with experience: starting around $49,419 for beginners, reaching about $52,330 at mid-level, and approach $54,126 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Lead Kitchen?

Assistant Lead Kitchen salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Lead Kitchen roles are District of Columbia $62,073, California $61,837, Massachusetts $61,013. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Lead Kitchen roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Lead Kitchen level roles vary by specialization: Lead Medical Assistant: $117,660; Lead Administrative Assistant: $74,032; Assistant Kitchen Manager: $56,041; Kitchen Manager: $55,506; Kitchen: $45,159.

Assistant Lead Kitchen Salary in Montana

How much does an Assistant Lead Kitchen make in Montana? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Lead Kitchen in Montana is $52,929 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,165
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,214 to $57,240
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,101

10% $40,101

50% (Median) $52,929

90% $61,165

Assistant Lead Kitchen Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,240	$4,770	$1,101	$28
Average	$52,929	$4,411	$1,018	$25
25th Percentile	$46,214	$3,851	$889	$22

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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): $49,419
Early Career (1-2 years): $49,657
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $52,330
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $54,006
Expert (over 8 years): $54,126

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assistant Lead Kitchen	less than 1 year	$49,419
Early Career Level Assistant Lead Kitchen	1-2 years	$49,657
Mid-Level Level Assistant Lead Kitchen	2-4 years	$52,330
Senior-Level Level Assistant Lead Kitchen	5-8 years	$54,006
Expert Level Assistant Lead Kitchen	over 8 years	$54,126

How Do Assistant Lead Kitchen Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Lead Kitchens. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $62,073.
California: $61,837.
Massachusetts: $61,013.

District of Columbia $62,073 California $61,837 Massachusetts $61,013 Washington $60,789 New Jersey $60,766 Alaska $60,688 Connecticut $59,914 New York $59,600

Hawaii $58,597 Rhode Island $58,126 Maryland $57,806 Minnesota $57,369 Colorado $57,201 Illinois $57,145 Oregon $56,932 Delaware $56,775

New Hampshire $56,676 Virginia $56,455 Pennsylvania $55,810 Nevada $55,485 North Dakota $55,379 Michigan $55,210 Wisconsin $55,149 Vermont $55,025

Texas $54,683 Maine $54,661 Arizona $54,627 Ohio $54,588 Georgia $54,072 Indiana $53,814 Wyoming $53,764 Utah $53,686

Iowa $53,652 Kansas $53,383 Louisiana $53,304 North Carolina $53,276 Missouri $53,265 Florida $53,046 Montana $52,929 Nebraska $52,817

Kentucky $52,755 South Carolina $52,531 Tennessee $52,390 Idaho $52,334 New Mexico $51,925 Oklahoma $51,835 Alabama $51,505 South Dakota $50,950

Arkansas $50,647 West Virginia $50,484 Mississippi $49,997

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:

Absarokee: $52,606
Acton: $53,880
Ashland: $52,566

Absarokee, MT $52,606

Acton, MT $53,880

Ashland, MT $52,566

Ballantine, MT $53,798

Bearcreek, MT $52,599

Belfry, MT $52,652

Bighorn, MT $52,480

Big Timber, MT $52,563

Birney, MT $52,529

Boyd, MT $53,080

Bridger, MT $52,874

Broadview, MT $53,582

Busby, MT $52,588

Clyde Park, MT $52,572

Columbus, MT $53,004

Cooke City, MT $52,470

Crow Agency, MT $52,633

Custer, MT $52,647

Decker, MT $52,579

Edgar, MT $53,680

Emigrant, MT $52,568

Fishtail, MT $52,523

Fromberg, MT $53,468

Gardiner, MT $52,569

Garryowen, MT $52,613

Grass Range, MT $52,515

Greycliff, MT $52,566

Hardin, MT $53,071

Fort Smith, MT $52,906

Harlowton, MT $52,544

Huntley, MT $54,063

Hysham, MT $52,507

Ingomar, MT $52,407

Joliet, MT $53,474

Lame Deer, MT $52,619

Laurel, MT $54,047

Lavina, MT $52,691

Livingston, MT $52,630

Lodge Grass, MT $52,642

Mc Leod, MT $52,453

Martinsdale, MT $52,487

Melstone, MT $52,507

Melville, MT $52,467

Molt, MT $53,729

Mosby, MT $52,434

Musselshell, MT $52,489

Nye, MT $52,517

Otter, MT $52,567

Park City, MT $53,676

Pompeys Pillar, MT $53,464

Pray, MT $52,541

Pryor, MT $53,494

Rapelje, MT $52,875

Red Lodge, MT $52,610

Reed Point, MT $52,545

Roberts, MT $52,832

Roscoe, MT $52,506

Roundup, MT $52,606

Ryegate, MT $52,497

Saint Xavier, MT $52,858

Sanders, MT $52,570

Sand Springs, MT $52,440

Shawmut, MT $52,480

Shepherd, MT $53,826

Silver Gate, MT $52,611

Springdale, MT $52,533

Sumatra, MT $52,440

Teigen, MT $52,516

Two Dot, MT $52,475

Wilsall, MT $52,521

Winnett, MT $52,479

Worden, MT $53,397

Wyola, MT $52,665

Billings, MT $54,110

Baker, MT $52,749

Wolf Point, MT $52,568

Antelope, MT $52,632

Bainville, MT $52,813

Brockton, MT $52,542

Brockway, MT $52,469

Circle, MT $52,509

Crane, MT $52,850

Culbertson, MT $52,657

Dagmar, MT $52,682

Fairview, MT $52,835

Flaxville, MT $52,501

Fort Peck, MT $52,476

Frazer, MT $52,536

Froid, MT $52,587

Glasgow, MT $52,564

Saint Marie, MT $52,787

Glentana, MT $52,476

Hinsdale, MT $52,465

Homestead, MT $52,587

Lambert, MT $52,555

Larslan, MT $52,468

Medicine Lake, MT $52,579

Nashua, MT $52,537

Opheim, MT $52,461

Outlook, MT $52,540

Peerless, MT $52,471

Plentywood, MT $52,623

Poplar, MT $52,578

Raymond, MT $52,583

Redstone, MT $52,472

Reserve, MT $52,524

Richey, MT $52,494

Richland, MT $52,465

Saco, MT $52,495

Savage, MT $52,650

Scobey, MT $52,542

Sidney, MT $52,848

Vandalia, MT $52,489

Vida, MT $52,506

Westby, MT $52,672

Whitetail, MT $52,463

Miles City, MT $52,573

Alzada, MT $52,527

Angela, MT $52,433

Alberton, MT $52,510

Arlee, MT $52,530

Bonner, MT $52,513

Charlo, MT $52,545

Clinton, MT $52,548

Condon, MT $52,454

Conner, MT $52,558

Corvallis, MT $52,627

Darby, MT $52,457

De Borgia, MT $52,348

Dixon, MT $52,499

Drummond, MT $52,527

Florence, MT $52,615

Frenchtown, MT $52,593

Grantsdale, MT $52,599

Hall, MT $52,517

Hamilton, MT $52,600

Pinesdale, MT $52,721

Haugan, MT $52,336

Helmville, MT $52,414

Heron, MT $52,355

Hot Springs, MT $52,450

Huson, MT $52,524

Lolo, MT $52,583

Lonepine, MT $52,470

Milltown, MT $52,716

Noxon, MT $52,334

Ovando, MT $52,408

Pablo, MT $52,733

Paradise, MT $52,529

Philipsburg, MT $52,517

Plains, MT $52,487

Polson, MT $52,569

Ravalli, MT $52,536

Ronan, MT $52,576

Saint Ignatius, MT $52,563

Saint Regis, MT $52,451

Saltese, MT $52,314

Seeley Lake, MT $52,542

Stevensville, MT $52,625

Sula, MT $52,438

Superior, MT $52,489

Thompson Falls, MT $52,415

Trout Creek, MT $52,366

Victor, MT $52,593

Kalispell, MT $52,615

Big Arm, MT $52,545

Bigfork, MT $52,543

Columbia Falls, MT $52,610

Coram, MT $52,542

Dayton, MT $52,553

Elmo, MT $52,491

Essex, MT $52,457

Eureka, MT $52,558

Fortine, MT $52,506

Hungry Horse, MT $52,670

Kila, MT $52,500

Lake Mc Donald, MT $52,548

Lakeside, MT $52,587

Libby, MT $52,479

Marion, MT $52,471

Martin City, MT $52,585

Olney, MT $52,463

Polebridge, MT $52,371

Proctor, MT $52,476

Rexford, MT $52,515

Rollins, MT $52,508

Somers, MT $52,580

Stryker, MT $52,454

Trego, MT $52,493

Troy, MT $52,334

West Glacier, MT $52,388

Whitefish, MT $52,583

Bloomfield, MT $52,522

Boyes, MT $52,539

Broadus, MT $52,555

Brusett, MT $52,471

Capitol, MT $52,429

Cohagen, MT $52,451

Colstrip, MT $52,665

Ekalaka, MT $52,542

Fallon, MT $52,598

Forsyth, MT $52,528

Glendive, MT $52,702

Hammond, MT $52,506

Hathaway, MT $52,564

Ismay, MT $52,522

Jordan, MT $52,482

Kinsey, MT $52,545

Lindsay, MT $52,479

Mildred, MT $52,597

Olive, MT $52,489

Plevna, MT $52,643

Powderville, MT $52,438

Rosebud, MT $52,463

Terry, MT $52,498

Volborg, MT $52,465

Wibaux, MT $52,681

Willard, MT $52,660

Great Falls, MT $50,305

Malmstrom A F B, MT $50,305

Augusta, MT $52,462

Babb, MT $52,481

Belt, MT $50,922

Black Eagle, MT $50,305

Brady, MT $51,964

Browning, MT $52,552

Buffalo, MT $52,512

Bynum, MT $52,505

Carter, MT $51,178

Cascade, MT $51,886

Choteau, MT $52,506

Coffee Creek, MT $52,510

Conrad, MT $52,554

Cut Bank, MT $52,518

Denton, MT $52,498

Dupuyer, MT $52,457

Dutton, MT $51,369

East Glacier Park, MT $52,434

Ethridge, MT $52,450

Fairfield, MT $52,092

Floweree, MT $50,410

Forest Grove, MT $52,490

Fort Benton, MT $52,128

Fort Shaw, MT $50,993

Galata, MT $52,465

Geraldine, MT $52,487

Geyser, MT $52,109

Heart Butte, MT $52,551

Highwood, MT $50,995

Hilger, MT $52,510

Hobson, MT $52,518

Judith Gap, MT $52,508

Kevin, MT $52,499

Ledger, MT $52,476

Lewistown, MT $52,603

Loma, MT $52,486

Lothair, MT $52,482

Moccasin, MT $52,521

Monarch, MT $51,940

Moore, MT $52,550

Neihart, MT $52,327

Oilmont, MT $52,472

Pendroy, MT $52,457

Power, MT $50,796

Raynesford, MT $51,879

Roy, MT $52,462

Sand Coulee, MT $50,305

Shelby, MT $52,555

Simms, MT $51,390

Stanford, MT $52,515

Stockett, MT $50,823

Sunburst, MT $52,518

Sun River, MT $50,729

Sweet Grass, MT $52,485

Biddle, MT $52,573

Ulm, MT $50,329

Valier, MT $52,510

Vaughn, MT $50,513

Winifred, MT $52,491

Havre, MT $52,591

Big Sandy, MT $52,502

Box Elder, MT $52,606

Chester, MT $52,509

Chinook, MT $52,519

Dodson, MT $52,499

Gildford, MT $52,490

Harlem, MT $52,563

Hays, MT $52,584

Hingham, MT $52,491

Hogeland, MT $52,482

Inverness, MT $52,478

Joplin, MT $52,491

Kremlin, MT $52,489

Lloyd, MT $52,412

Loring, MT $52,462

Malta, MT $52,527

Rudyard, MT $52,503

Turner, MT $52,494

Whitewater, MT $52,471

Whitlash, MT $52,435

Zortman, MT $52,532

Zurich, MT $52,461

Helena, MT $50,159

Basin, MT $51,255

Boulder, MT $51,816

Canyon Creek, MT $50,719

Clancy, MT $50,244

East Helena, MT $50,126

Fort Harrison, MT $50,126

Jefferson City, MT $50,605

Lincoln, MT $52,504

Marysville, MT $50,657

Radersburg, MT $51,899

Ringling, MT $52,445

Toston, MT $52,099

Townsend, MT $51,326

White Sulphur Springs, MT $52,291

Winston, MT $50,709

Wolf Creek, MT $51,779

Butte, MT $52,502

Alder, MT $52,484

Anaconda, MT $52,618

Avon, MT $51,218

Belgrade, MT $52,680

Bozeman, MT $52,714

Big Sky, MT $52,675

Cameron, MT $52,449

Cardwell, MT $52,563

Deer Lodge, MT $52,183

Dell, MT $52,305

Dillon, MT $52,524

Divide, MT $52,509

Elliston, MT $50,792

Ennis, MT $52,595

Gallatin Gateway, MT $52,564

Garrison, MT $51,925

Glen, MT $52,507

Gold Creek, MT $52,271

Harrison, MT $52,577

Jackson, MT $52,373

Lima, MT $52,343

Mc Allister, MT $52,584

Manhattan, MT $52,665

Melrose, MT $52,513

Norris, MT $52,513

Polaris, MT $52,449

Pony, MT $52,588

Ramsay, MT $52,616

Sheridan, MT $52,606

Silver Star, MT $52,605

Three Forks, MT $52,624

Twin Bridges, MT $52,561

Virginia City, MT $52,580

Warm Springs, MT $52,610

West Yellowstone, MT $52,551

Whitehall, MT $52,616

Willow Creek, MT $52,601

Wisdom, MT $52,385

Wise River, MT $52,477

Missoula, MT $52,796

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.

$46,214

Average $52,929/year

$57,240

$3,851

Average $4,411/month

$4,770

$889

Average $1,018/week

$1,101

$22

Average $25/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,240	$4,770	$1,101	$28
Average	$52,929	$4,411	$1,018	$25
25th Percentile	$46,214	$3,851	$889	$22

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