50% of professionals earn between $73,000 - $82,000 AUD
The median salary is $77,000
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The average salary for a Chef in Australia is AUD 77,000 - AUD 82,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 79,500 per year, based on 28,925 active job listings.
The cities with the most Chef job opportunities in Australia are Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Council Of The City Of Sydney. Melbourne leads with 1,987 job openings.
Leading employers for Chef roles in Australia include Goodstart Early Learning, Australian Paralegal Services Pty Ltd, Guzman y Gomez, NewsNowGh, endeavour group careers.
Explore 28,925 Chef job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.