50% of professionals earn between $70,000 - $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 31,546 active job listings.
The cities with the most Chef job opportunities in Australia are Melbourne, Council Of The City Of Sydney, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth. Melbourne leads with 2,690 job openings.
Leading employers for Chef roles in Australia include Accor, Placed Recruitment, ALH Hotels, Hyatt Regency, Minor International.
Explore 31,546 Chef job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.