Sous chef salary in Australia

The average salary for a Sous Chef is $78,395 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 1.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 7 September 2026.

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Sous Chef salaries typically range between a low of $66,239 and a high of $92,783 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Sous Chef include Sunshine Coast QLD at $85,024 per year, Perth WA at $82,726 per year and Sydney NSW at $82,293 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Sous Chef include Civeo ($110,000 per year) and Australian Turf Club ($102,500 per year).

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

• Assistant Chef: Average $56,249 per year
• Chef: Average $75,245 per year
• Entry Level Chef: Average $34.69 per hour
• Head Chef: Average $84,492 per year
• Junior Chef: Average $65,773 per year