What is the median salary for Chef in Canberra?

The median salary for Chef in Canberra is AUD 79,000 - AUD 79,000 per year.

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

The national average salary for Chef in Australia is AUD 75,000 - AUD 80,000, while in Canberra it is AUD 74,250 - AUD 79,250.

Which companies hire the most Chef professionals in Canberra?

Top companies hiring Chef in Canberra include Accor, Business Nest.

Chef Salary in Australia

Chef Salary in Canberra

Based on 615 job listings - Canberra, Australia 2026

Average salary

$74,250 - $79,250

Median salary

$79,000 - $79,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$60K

25th percentile$70K

Median$79K

75th percentile$79K

90th percentile$79K

50% of professionals earn between $69,501 - $79,000 AUD

The median salary is $79,000

Other cities

Melbourne8,474 job openings

Sydney4,529 job openings

Brisbane2,167 job openings

Adelaide1,356 job openings

Council Of The City Of Sydney1,309 job openings

Gold Coast1,120 job openings

Perth847 job openings

Newcastle584 job openings

Darwin437 job openings

Townsville426 job openings

Hobart407 job openings

Ballarat295 job openings

Cairns278 job openings

Gold Coast City250 job openings

Cairns,qld242 job openings

Wollongong241 job openings

Toowoomba191 job openings

Bunbury188 job openings

Port Macquarie181 job openings

Bundaberg168 job openings

Central Coast161 job openings

Rockhampton161 job openings

North Mackay158 job openings

Top companies hiring

Accor5

Business Nest1

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615 job openings in Canberra

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The average salary for a Chef in Canberra, Australia is AUD 74,250 - AUD 79,250 per year in 2026, based on 615 job listings.

Leading employers for Chef roles in Australia include Accor, Business Nest.

Explore 615 Chef job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.