Chef Salary in United Kingdom
Chefs plan menus, prepare food, and lead kitchen teams. The United Kingdom median is $102,009 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$102,009
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,568
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$102,009
Sheffield, England
Hourly (national)
$49.04
varies by city
Chef salary by city in United Kingdom
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield, England | $102,009 | $8,568 | 0% |
| Liverpool, England | $102,009 | $8,568 | 0% |
| Cardiff, Wales | $102,009 | $8,568 | 0% |
| Leicester, England | $102,009 | $8,568 | 0% |
| Bradford, England | $102,009 | $8,568 | 0% |
| London, England | $80,322 | $6,694 | -21% |
| Edinburgh, Scotland | $55,021 | $4,552 | -46% |
| Bristol, England | $53,950 | $4,552 | -47% |
| Manchester, England | $51,942 | $4,284 | -49% |
| Birmingham, England | $50,469 | $4,150 | -51% |
| Leeds, England | $47,658 | $4,016 | -53% |
| Glasgow, Scotland | $47,122 | $3,882 | -54% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a chef make in United Kingdom?
- The national median chef salary in United Kingdom is about £76,200 per year (£6,400 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about £35,200 to £76,200.
- Which United Kingdom city pays chefs the most?
- Sheffield, England pays the most at about £76,200 per year.
- Which United Kingdom city pays chefs the least?
- Among cities we cover, Glasgow, Scotland is on the lower end at about £35,200 per year for a chef.
- What is the typical salary range for a chef in United Kingdom?
- Across United Kingdom cities we cover, chef pay commonly spans from about £24,600 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about £109,700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many United Kingdom cities have chef salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes chef pay for 12 cities in United Kingdom, all shown in GBP.
- Is chef in demand in United Kingdom?
- 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.