Salary of Chef/Cook in Australia 2026

How much does a Chef/Cook earn?

$75,669 / Annual
Based on 13 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $57,600 Average salary: $75,669 Maximum: $96,000

Minimum
$57,600 Average salary
$75,669 Maximum
$96,000

$6,306 / Monthly
Based on 13 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $4,800 Average salary: $6,306 Maximum: $8,000

Minimum
$4,800 Average salary
$6,306 Maximum
$8,000

$210 / Daily
Based on 13 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $160 Average salary: $210 Maximum: $267

Minimum
$160 Average salary
$210 Maximum
$267

$39 / Hourly
Based on 13 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $30 Average salary: $39 Maximum: $50

Minimum
$30 Average salary
$39 Maximum
$50

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Chef/Cook in Australia

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City of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Lucas Collective Full-time $60,000 - $85,000 Contract

About Lucas Collective Proudly founder-owned and led, our independent hospitality collective is home to the country's...
Chef / Cook

Found at: Sourcestack Australia - 23 hours ago

Perth, Australia TalentConnect360 Full-time

Red Earth Education & Migration is actively recruiting for passionate chefs/cooks to join our clients in their...
Chef/Cook

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 2 days ago

Alice Springs, Australia Ford Dynasty Pty Ltd c/o Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters Full-time $75,000 - $95,000 Contract

Lasseters is the centre of entertainment in Alice Springs, offering guests an integrated resort with deluxe style...

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Position	Average salary / Annual
General Practitioner (Obstetrics) \| Regional SA \| Up to 652k p.a	$48,042	View listings
Consultant Intensivist	$47,083	View listings
Pediatrician - Regional South Australia - 365,798 - 713,692pa	$44,979	View listings
Consultant Psychiatrist \| General Adult \| Coastal regional WA	$39,421	View listings
Casual Cook	$32,000	View listings
Casual Crew	$32,000	View listings
Paediatrician	$31,379	View listings
General Practitioner	$29,156	View listings
Geriatrician	$23,051	View listings
Senior Web Developer	$19,200	View listings

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FAQ - Chef/Cook

The average salary for Chef/Cook is AUD75,669 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 13 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Chef/Cook in Australia.

The lowest salary of Chef/Cook per year in Australia is AUD57,600

The highest salary for Chef/Cook per year in Australia is AUD96,000

Data updated: October 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: 13 job postings with salary.