Chef salary in Australia

The average salary for a Chef is $74,877 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 10 August 2026.

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Chef salaries typically range between a low of $62,244 and a high of $90,074 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Chef include Cairns QLD at $79,238 per year, Perth WA at $78,419 per year and Busselton WA at $77,716 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Chef include Salesforce (USD 125,000 per year) and Randstad (USD 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 $56,093 per year
• Entry Level Chef: Average $34.61 per hour
• Head Chef: Average $84,380 per year
• Junior Chef: Average $64,305 per year
• Sous Chef: Average $78,043 per year