Salary of Head Chef in Australia 2026

How much does a Head Chef earn?

$90,388 / Annual
Based on 27 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $73,000 Average salary: $90,388 Maximum: $100,000

Minimum
$73,000 Average salary
$90,388 Maximum
$100,000

$7,532 / Monthly
Based on 27 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $6,083 Average salary: $7,532 Maximum: $8,333

Minimum
$6,083 Average salary
$7,532 Maximum
$8,333

$251 / Daily
Based on 27 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $203 Average salary: $251 Maximum: $278

Minimum
$203 Average salary
$251 Maximum
$278

$47 / Hourly
Based on 27 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $38 Average salary: $47 Maximum: $52

Minimum
$38 Average salary
$47 Maximum
$52

Salary data updated: August 2026

Salary of Head Chef in Australia

Head Chef

7 days ago

Rowville, VIC, Australia Eating House Full-time

HEAD CHEF Eating House Rowville Rowville, Melbourne VIC Full-time Salary: $85,000 per year plus...
Head Chef

7 days ago

Croydon, NSW, Australia Boffa's Italian Full-time

About the role As the senior culinary leader, you will be responsible for the overall management of the...
Head Chef

7 days ago

Yass NSW, Yass Valley, Australia Yass Soldiers Club Full-time

Head Chef – Yass Soldiers Club Yass Soldiers Club | Yass, NSWFull-Time | 7 Days a Week Operation Lead the...

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FAQ - Head Chef

The average salary for Head Chef is AUD90,388 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 27 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 AUD73,000

The highest salary for Head Chef per year in Australia is AUD100,000

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: 27 job postings with salary.