Executive chef salary in Australia

The average salary for an Executive Chef is $105,068 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 136 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 21 August 2026.

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Executive Chef salaries typically range between a low of $80,772 and a high of $136,672 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Executive Chef include Newcastle NSW at $116,613 per year, Gosford NSW at $116,554 per year and Sydney NSW at $109,228 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Executive Chef include Trippas White Group ($131,250 per year) and Ribs & Burgers ($127,000 per year).