Salary of Head Chef in Australia 2026

How much does a Head Chef earn?

Salary of Head Chef in Australia 2026

Salary of Head Chef in Australia

$92,537 / Annual
Based on 32 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum
$75,000 Average salary
$92,537 Maximum
$120,000

Salary data updated: August 2026

Salary of Head Chef in Australia

  • Head Chef

    1 week ago

    West End QLD, Australia Don Gino West End Full-time

    Head Chef – Don Gino | West End, Brisbane About Don Gino Don Gino is an authentic Italian trattoria and wine...

  • Head Chef

    1 week ago

    Grafton, NSW, Australia GRACE VENTURES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Full-time

    Cafe 63 Grafton is Hiring Head Chef – Full Time Location: Café 63 Grafton, Grafton NSWEmployment Type:...

  • Head Chef

    2 weeks ago

    Castlemaine VIC, Mount Alexander, Australia Arcare Full-time

    Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:06 Full Time Why Join Arcare? Supportive leadership and a positive workplace...

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Salaries in Australia {year}

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Position Average salary / Annual
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Consultant Psychiatrist | General Adult | Coastal regional WA $39,421 View listings
Paediatrician $31,379 View listings
General Practitioner $27,690 View listings
Geriatrician $23,051 View listings
Senior Web Developer $19,200 View listings
Remote Area Nurse $19,167 View listings
Mortgage Broker $19,091 View listings
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FAQ - Head Chef

The average salary for Head Chef is AUD92,537 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 32 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Head Chef in Australia.

The lowest salary of Head Chef per year in Australia is AUD75,000

The highest salary for Head Chef per year in Australia is AUD120,000

Data updated: August 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in Australia. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 32 job postings with salary.