50% of professionals earn between $60,001 - $77,000 AUD
The median salary is $75,000
The average salary for a Chef in Australia is AUD 75,000 - AUD 77,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 76,000 per year, based on 61,687 active job listings.
The cities with the most Chef job opportunities in Australia are Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Council Of The City Of Sydney. Melbourne leads with 8,206 job openings.
Leading employers for Chef roles in Australia include Placed Recruitment, Compass Group Pty Limited, Hospitality Nation, NewsNowGh, Accor Apartments & Realty.
Explore 61,687 Chef job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.