First Watch employees working as Chef in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is 14% higher than the average of Chef professionals at First Watch worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Chef ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $60,361 per year (estimate) and goes up to $357,905 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Chef at First Watch is $60,359 per year or $29 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $98,291 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $46,969 (25th percentile) and $78,252 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 9 salaries submitted by First Watch Chef professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Chef professionals typically earn between $23 and $38 per hour.
Chef professionals typically earn between $3,914 and $6,521 monthly.