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Chef Salary in Australia

Chefs plan menus, prepare food, and lead kitchen teams. The Australia median is $115,199 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$115,199
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,577
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$115,199
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$55.39
varies by city

Chef salary by city in Australia

CityPer year
Newcastle, NSW$115,199
Canberra, ACT$115,199
Sunshine Coast, QLD$115,199
Wollongong, NSW$115,199
Hobart, TAS$115,199
Darwin, NT$115,199
Mackay, QLD$115,199
Sydney, NSW$85,358
Melbourne, VIC$83,277
Perth, WA$77,031
Brisbane, QLD$74,949
Adelaide, SA$69,397

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chef make in Australia?
The national median chef salary in Australia is about $166,000 per year ($13,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $100,000 to $166,000.
Which Australia city pays chefs the most?
Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $166,000 per year.
Which Australia city pays chefs the least?
Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $100,000 per year for a chef.
What is the typical salary range for a chef in Australia?
Across Australia cities we cover, chef pay commonly spans from about $70,100 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $239,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Australia cities have chef salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chef pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
Is chef in demand in Australia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +5% over the next decade. Related skilled trades roles on Pay by Role include Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter.