50% of professionals earn between $70,108 - $79,875 AUD
The median salary is $75,000
The average salary for a Chef in Australia is AUD 75,000 - AUD 79,875 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 77,438 per year, based on 32,509 active job listings.
The cities with the most Chef job opportunities in Australia are Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Council Of The City Of Sydney, Adelaide. Melbourne leads with 2,071 job openings.
Leading employers for Chef roles in Australia include Hilton, Royal Motor Yacht Club Broken Bay, UPA Aged Care Solutions, endeavour group careers, RussaeuT/A Route 66 Bar and Grill.
Explore 32,509 Chef job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.