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Sous chef salary in Australia

How much does a Sous Chef make in Australia?

Average base salary

$78,801

The average salary for a sous chef is $78,801 per year in Australia. 1.6k salaries reported, updated at 11 October 2026

Sous Chef job openings in Australia

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Junior Sous Chef
Saffire Freycinet
Coles Bay TAS
Full-time
1 month ago

Highest paying companies for Sous Chef in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Civeo
 
$110,000per year
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Australian Turf Club
 
$102,500per year
Central Queensland University
 
$98,630per year
Ventia
 
$98,416per year
ESS Compass
 
$95,000per year
The University of Queensland
 
$94,394per year

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Highest paying cities near Australia for Sous Chefs

  1. Sunshine Coast QLD
    $85,024 per year
  2. Perth WA
    $83,116 per year
  3. Sydney NSW
    $82,692 per year
  4. Melbourne VIC
    $79,962 per year
  5. Cairns QLD
    $79,635 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Sous Chef

The average salary for a Sous Chef is $78,801 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 11 October 2026.

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Sous Chef salaries typically range between a low of $66,490 and a high of $93,393 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 $83,116 per year and Sydney NSW at $82,692 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 $55,480 per year
  • Chef: Average $75,621 per year
  • Entry Level Chef: Average $34.69 per hour
  • Head Chef: Average $84,621 per year
  • Junior Chef: Average $66,704 per year

How much do similar professions as Sous Chef get paid in Australia?

Assistant Chef

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Average $55,480 per year