Applebee's employees working as Sous Chef in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is in line with the average of Sous Chef professionals at Applebee's worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Sous Chef ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $60,353 per year (estimate) and goes up to $357,990 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Sous Chef at Applebee's is $70,316 per year or $34 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $111,413 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $55,729 (25th percentile) and $89,950 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 11 salaries submitted by Applebee's Sous Chef professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Sous Chef professionals typically earn between $27 and $43 per hour.
Sous Chef professionals typically earn between $4,644 and $7,496 monthly.
Chef with an estimated total pay of $38K - $57K/yr
Sous Chef with an estimated total pay of $43K - $59K/yr
Executive Chef with an estimated total pay of $68K - $104K/yr
