What is the median salary for Chef in Melbourne?

The median salary for Chef in Melbourne is AUD 80,750 - AUD 85,000 per year.

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

The national average salary for Chef in Australia is AUD 79,500 - AUD 90,000, while in Melbourne it is AUD 73,681 - AUD 76,348.

Chef Salary in Australia

Chef Salary in Melbourne

Based on 626 job listings - Melbourne, Australia 2026

Average salary

$73,681 - $76,348

Median salary

$80,750 - $85,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$14K

25th percentile$69K

Median$81K

75th percentile$95K

90th percentile$103K

50% of professionals earn between $69,192 - $95,000 AUD

The median salary is $80,750

Compare with national average

Melbourne

Average salary

73,681 - 76,348

Median salary

80,750 - 85,000

626 job openings

Australia

Average salary

79,500 - 90,000

Median salary

79,500 - 90,000

25,870 job openings

Other cities

Sydney2,061 job openings

Brisbane976 job openings

Perth546 job openings

Adelaide511 job openings

Gold Coast City386 job openings

Port Phillip284 job openings

Gold Coast199 job openings

Canberra157 job openings

Sunshine Coast Regional117 job openings

Nsw100 job openings

Surfers Paradise94 job openings

Geelong93 job openings

Darwin74 job openings

Ballarat71 job openings

Cairns Regional68 job openings

Central Coast Council68 job openings

Newcastle City Council59 job openings

Caloundra58 job openings

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The average salary for a Chef in Melbourne, Australia is AUD 73,681 - AUD 76,348 per year in 2026, based on 626 job listings.

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