What is the median salary for Chef in Melbourne?

The median salary for Chef in Melbourne is AUD 79,500 - AUD 79,521 per year.

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

The national average salary for Chef in Australia is AUD 79,400 - AUD 80,350, while in Melbourne it is AUD 72,773 - AUD 76,435.

Chef Salary in Australia

Chef Salary in Melbourne

Based on 450 job listings - Melbourne, Australia 2026

Average salary

$72,773 - $76,435

Median salary

$79,500 - $79,521

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$57K

25th percentile$71K

Median$80K

75th percentile$80K

90th percentile$83K

50% of professionals earn between $71,170 - $80,000 AUD

The median salary is $79,500

Compare with national average

Melbourne

Average salary

72,773 - 76,435

Median salary

79,500 - 79,521

450 job openings

Australia

Average salary

79,400 - 80,350

Median salary

79,400 - 80,350

18,661 job openings

Other cities

Sydney1,178 job openings

Brisbane650 job openings

Perth452 job openings

Adelaide292 job openings

Gold Coast City266 job openings

Canberra132 job openings

Council Of The City Of Sydney110 job openings

Darwin63 job openings

Cairns Regional62 job openings

Nsw55 job openings

Caloundra52 job openings

Gold Coast52 job openings

Sunshine Coast Regional46 job openings

Townsville City44 job openings

Cairns37 job openings

Hobart37 job openings

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The average salary for a Chef in Melbourne, Australia is AUD 72,773 - AUD 76,435 per year in 2026, based on 450 job listings.

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