50% of professionals earn between $71,500 - $79,000 AUD
The median salary is $71,500
Cairns
Average salary
74,208 - 74,387
Median salary
71,500 - 71,500
278 job openings
Australia
Average salary
75,000 - 80,000
Median salary
75,000 - 80,000
65,955 job openings
The average salary for a Chef in Cairns, Australia is AUD 74,208 - AUD 74,387 per year in 2026, based on 278 job listings.
Leading employers for Chef roles in Australia include Accor, Mantra Group, AccorHotel.
Explore 278 Chef job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.