50% of professionals earn between $64,592 - $80,000 AUD
The median salary is $75,000
The average salary for a Chef in Australia is AUD 75,000 - AUD 80,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 77,500 per year, based on 24,205 active job listings.
The cities with the most Chef job opportunities in Australia are Melbourne, Council Of The City Of Sydney, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide. Melbourne leads with 1,930 job openings.
Leading employers for Chef roles in Australia include Accor, Placed Recruitment, Compass Group Pty Limited, ALH Hotels, AccorHotel.
Explore 24,205 Chef job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.