What is the median salary for Chef in Cairns?

The median salary for Chef in Cairns is AUD 93,000 - AUD 98,000 per year.

How does the Chef salary in Cairns compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Chef in Australia is AUD 79,400 - AUD 85,000, while in Cairns it is AUD 93,000 - AUD 98,000.

Chef Salary in Australia

Chef Salary in Cairns

Based on 44 job listings - Cairns, Australia 2026

Average salary

$93,000 - $98,000

Median salary

$93,000 - $98,000

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Cairns

Average salary

93,000 - 98,000

Median salary

93,000 - 98,000

44 job openings

Australia

Average salary

79,400 - 85,000

Median salary

79,400 - 85,000

18,343 job openings

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The average salary for a Chef in Cairns, Australia is AUD 93,000 - AUD 98,000 per year in 2026, based on 44 job listings.

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