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Head chef salary in Australia

How much does a Head Chef make in Australia?

Average base salary

$84,770

The average salary for a head chef is $84,770 per year in Australia. 1.5k salaries reported, updated at 29 June 2026

Head Chef job openings in Australia

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Head Chef / Manager
New Local eatery
Hindmarsh SA
$30 - $35 an hour
Full-time
16 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Head Chef in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Programmed
 
$135,000per year
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The Grounds of Alexandria
 
$115,000per year
Ventia
 
$112,175per year
ESS Compass
 
$107,500per year
Sodexo
 
$106,843per year
Civeo
 
$102,750per year

Highest paying cities near Australia for Head Chefs

  1. Gold Coast QLD
    $93,959 per year
  2. Brisbane QLD
    $93,340 per year
  3. Perth WA
    $92,111 per year
  4. Sydney NSW
    $92,087 per year
  5. Melbourne VIC
    $90,081 per year

Where can a Head Chef earn more?

Compare salaries for Head Chefs in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Head Chef get paid in Australia?

Assistant Chef

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Average $31.34 per hour