Salary of Head Chef in Australia 2026

How much does a Head Chef earn?

$10,137 / Annual
Based on 28 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $50,000 Average salary: $10,137 Maximum: $18,550

Minimum
$50,000 Average salary
$10,137 Maximum
$18,550

$845 / Monthly
Based on 28 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $4,167 Average salary: $845 Maximum: $1,546

Minimum
$4,167 Average salary
$845 Maximum
$1,546

$28 / Daily
Based on 28 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $139 Average salary: $28 Maximum: $52

Minimum
$139 Average salary
$28 Maximum
$52

$5 / Hourly
Based on 28 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $26 Average salary: $5 Maximum: $10

Minimum
$26 Average salary
$5 Maximum
$10

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Head Chef in Australia

Head Chef

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 4 weeks ago

Coral Bay, Western Australia RAC WA Full-time

The recently redeveloped RAC Ningaloo Reef Resort sits on the pristine shores of Coral Bay, a gateway to the World...
Head Chef

Found at: Sourcestack Australia - 1 day ago

Rose Bay, NSW, Australia, New South Wales Talent on the Move Pty Full-time

About the company Join a well-established and much-loved French-inspired café and bistro with over 25...
Head Chef

Found at: Sourcestack Australia - 1 day ago

SandBrook Residential Aged Care, Australia RSL Care RDNS Limited Full-time $18,550 Temporary

Bolton Clarke Group one of Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living...

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FAQ - Head Chef

The average salary for Head Chef is AUD10,137 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 28 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 AUD50,000

The highest salary for Head Chef per year in Australia is AUD18,550

Data updated: September 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: 28 job postings with salary.