Chef salary in Australia

The average salary for a Chef is $75,245 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 11.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 7 September 2026.

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Chef salaries typically range between a low of $62,430 and a high of $90,691 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Chef include Cairns QLD at $78,832 per year, Perth WA at $78,770 per year and Adelaide SA at $77,318 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Chef include Salesforce ($125,000 per year) and Randstad ($123,494 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Chef salary compares to related positions:

• Assistant Chef: Average $56,249 per year
• Entry Level Chef: Average $34.69 per hour
• Head Chef: Average $84,492 per year
• Junior Chef: Average $65,773 per year
• Sous Chef: Average $78,395 per year