What is the median salary for Chef in Melbourne?

The median salary for Chef in Melbourne is AUD 75,000 - AUD 82,500 per year.

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

The national average salary for Chef in Australia is AUD 75,000 - AUD 79,875, while in Melbourne it is AUD 73,335 - AUD 78,076.

Which companies hire the most Chef professionals in Melbourne?

Top companies hiring Chef in Melbourne include Hilton, Deakin University.

Chef Salary in Australia

Chef Salary in Melbourne

Based on 846 job listings - Melbourne, Australia 2026

Average salary

$73,335 - $78,076

Median salary

$75,000 - $82,500

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$57K

25th percentile$70K

Median$75K

75th percentile$80K

90th percentile$85K

50% of professionals earn between $70,012 - $80,000 AUD

The median salary is $75,000

Other cities

Brisbane1,317 job openings

Sydney1,262 job openings

Council Of The City Of Sydney1,021 job openings

Adelaide519 job openings

Perth507 job openings

Gold Coast466 job openings

Gold Coast City391 job openings

Newcastle304 job openings

Williamstown293 job openings

Townsville243 job openings

Canberra172 job openings

Surfers Paradise172 job openings

Cairns,qld170 job openings

Hobart153 job openings

Newcastle City Council153 job openings

Darwin143 job openings

Bunbury134 job openings

Sunshine Coast127 job openings

Cairns Regional126 job openings

Bendigo119 job openings

Tamworth114 job openings

Ballarat109 job openings

Top companies hiring

Hilton5

Deakin University1

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The average salary for a Chef in Melbourne, Australia is AUD 73,335 - AUD 78,076 per year in 2026, based on 846 job listings.

Leading employers for Chef roles in Australia include Hilton, Deakin University.

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